Flint-lock blunderbuss, signed Josephe ?
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Length: 65.5 cm
Weight: 1760 g
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
18th Century
Circa
1700
CE
-
1800
CE
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.
Accession number: HEN.M.435-1933
Primary reference Number: 19535
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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