British Government Issue Blunderbuss by J.Richards c.1770 Browning LMG King William IV

King William IV

The force added "Royal" to its name in 1904

The total destruction of the famous Library of Louvain by the Germans in August of 1914 and its priceless

In February of 1943

Offered in wonderful collector's condition

British Government Issue Blunderbuss by J.Richards c.1770 Browning LMG King William IVOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fascinating Iron Barreled Blunderbuss measuring 28" overall with gracefully swamped 14" barrel. Complete with brass mounts and brass tipped ram rod, the lock is Crown over G. R. marked and inscribed "J. Richards" across lock tail. The Iron Barrel is also marked "J. Richards" with "Strand, London" and bears correct London Proof markings of the time. Also on the barrel are the initials "I. R. S." representing