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LOT 261
Behemoth British “C&G”
Marked Brass Barrel Flintlock
Blunderbuss/Swivel Ship Gun with Stand
- NSN, 1 1/4 inch cal., 27 1/4 inch round bbl.,
bright finish, walnut stock. This giant British
blunderbuss dates to around the early 1800s,
and weighs in at over 48 pounds with its swivel
mount affixed. The massive brass barrel has an
approximately 1 1/4 inch bore and flares out to 3
inches at the muzzle. The rounded lock measures
8 inches in length and is maker marked “C&G”
(likely Cooper & Goodman, whose name
is seen spelled out on locks of some
other Blunderbuss examples) above
a bee logo. The brass barrel is marked
on top of the breech with two
Birmingham proofs surrounding a “P”. The
mounts are brass. Includes a modern wooden stand and a 2 inch lead ball (larger than the diameter of the bore of the gun).
CONDITION: Fine, with attractive lightly aged golden bright patina on the brass, age darkened mottled brown and gray
patina on the iron lock with some patches of light pitting, and defined markings. Modern made swivel mount. Stock is also
fine as re-oiled, with scattered light dents and scratches, a crack visible on the left ahead of the lock screw, and defined
edges. Mechanically needs work, as the cock does not willingly go past the half cock position when the trigger is pulled.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 262
Exceptional British W.J. King Commercial India Pattern Third Model Brown Bess Flintlock Musket - NSN,
75 cal., 39 1/4 inch round bbl., brown finish, walnut stock. This exceptional third model “India pattern” commercial Brown
Bess musket was manufactured by William James King of Birmingham, who is listed as an active gunmaker in Birmingham at 8
Whittall Street between circa 1824-1837. There are a few other known examples of these W.J. King made muskets, and they all seem
to be in a high state of condition, indicating they all likely spent most of their lifespan near each other in storage. These were possibly
made for private sale to officers or a private company, with a high level of fit and finish. Features a bayonet lug/front sight near the
muzzle, Birmingham proofs at the breech, “W*J/KING” at the center of the lock, “WARRANTED” at the tail of the lock, “KING” marked on
the underside of the lock, brass furniture, and nicely figured walnut stock.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 85% original brown finish on the barrel with a few light scratches, a smooth dark gray patina on
the lock, attractive bright golden patina on the brass, and distinct markings and edges in the metal overall. The stock is very fine, with
some occasional scattered small insect holes from storage, some light dents and handling marks, and defined edges. Mechanically
excellent. Overall, a highly attractive commercial Third Model Brown Bess that would be very difficult to improve upon!
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,000
LOT 263
Dutch Bronze Lantaka Swivel Cannon with Stand -
Lantaka cannons such as this one were mounted on merchant
vessels and warships traveling the waterways of Southeast
Asia and were favored for their portability and maneuverability
on a swivel mount. The consignor reports that this Lantaka
cannon was dug up on the Pacific island of Mindanao during
World War II and has been a part of several advanced cannon
collections over the years. It has been reviewed by David
Gonzalez from Australia who stated it is a Dutch colonial
cannon, c. 1590-1600. The bronze cast tube has a 48 3/4 overall
length, with a 41 inch length bore measuring approximately 1
1/2 inch diameter, with fine cast and raised floral decorations
on the tube, blade and bead sights, integral pintle, and a
modern hardwood display stand.
CONDITION: Very good with general age related wear and
defined raised decorations.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
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