Original 18th Century British Naval Flintlock Brass Barrel Blunderbuss by William Birkell c.1735 Barrels British Army at Ledeghem

British Army at Ledeghem

The stock cup fitting that attaches to the rear receiver is marked eeu 4

Dimensions:Overall length: 13 1/2 inchesHandle: 10 1/2 inchesCanister: 3 1/2 inches

almost as issued

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 British Army at LedeghemOriginal 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