Original 18th Century British Naval Flintlock Brass Barrel Blunderbuss by William Birkell c.1735 Barrels almost as issued

almost as issued

Peter Daniel Lüneschloss founded this cutlery business in 1810

The barrel does have a bit of verdigris inside and on the screw joint

One significant drawback however is its extreme weight and cumbersome size

Sizes vary between US 6 3/4 and 7 1/4 (no choice)

Original 18th Century British Naval Flintlock Brass Barrel Blunderbuss by William Birkell c.1735 Barrels almost as issuedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a British brass barreled Blunderbuss, as used in the Royal Navy of the 18th Century. Maker WILLIAM BIRKELL is marked on the lock, and he worked in LONDON from 1731 until 1743, just twelve years. He was known for making these NAVAL BLUNDERBUSSES, many of which were acquired by the Royal Navy for use on their Men o War Battleships. This fine example has an early military type flat faced