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Flint-lock blunderbuss: HEN.M.435-1933

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

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Description

Flint-lock blunderbuss, signed Josephe ?

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 65.5 cm
Weight: 1760 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 CE - 1800 CE

Note

This blunderbuss has a miquelet lock, the firing mechanism, which was very characteristic of guns made in Spain. It's short length and flared barrel made it ideal to carry for self defence when travelling.

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Josephe ?
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.435-1933
Primary reference Number: 19535

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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