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LOT 277
Rare Belgian Rainkin Elliptical Muzzle Blunderbuss with Folding Snap Bayonet and Relief Carved Stock - NSN, 16 gauge, 15 1/8 inch part octagon bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Manufactured c. 1800 with a brass/bronze barrel with an approximately 1 3/4 by 2 3/4 inch muzzle, folding “snap bayonet” mounted on top and released by a catch on the tang, iron furniture, “RAINKIN” marked on the lock below the frizzen spring which has a large roller, and raised relief floral carving and molding on the stock. CONDITION: Fine with attractive aged patina on the barrel, mostly silver-gray patina on the lock and furniture along with some darker patches, minor pitting, and general mild wear. The stock is also fine and has crisp carving, repair at the breech/lock, some chips at the edges, and some cracks in the forend. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 278
Brass Barrel P. Bond Flintlock Blunderbuss with Under-Folding Snap Bayonet and Australian Penal Colony Inscriptions - NSN, 20 gauge, 16 inch part octagon bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This blunderbuss has a brass barrel inscribed “CORN-HILL LONDON” on top, stamped with London on the upper left as well as “NEW SOUTH WALES”, an engraved border at the breech end, and an 5 1/2 inch folding bayonet mounted on the bottom and released by a sliding trigger ahead of the trigger guard. The lock has “P BOND” inscribed at the center a stepped tail, a frizzen spring roller, and martial engraving. The furniture is brass and includes a pineapple finial on the trigger guard and classical martial trophies and floral engraving. The trigger guard is inscribed “PENAL COLONY 3.” The stock has a checkered wrist. The bore is estimated and flares out to about 1 inch at
the muzzle.
CONDITION: Fine with aged patina on the brass, dark brown patina on the lock, and general mild overall war. The revarnished stock is also fine and has distinct
checkering, mild scratches and dings, a few worm holes, and general mild wear. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 279 Clarke of Dublin Brass Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss - NSN, 12 gauge, 14 1/2 inch part octagon bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Manufactured by Nicholas Clarke of Dublin, active c. 1787-1811. Blunderbusses were popular as coach guns during the British colonization of Ireland. During the time, highway robbery was common as a form of resistance against the British rule. This blunderbuss was likely used in such a fashion. The lock is marked “CLARKE” at the center. “--DUBLIN--” is marked on top of the barrel flat. “F 1549” is marked on top of the barrel flat and on the rear of the buttplate, which is an Irish registration mark for Fermanagh County in Northern Ireland, the likely residence of the original recipient of this blunderbuss. The barrel which flares out to 1 1/2 inches at the muzzle. The gauge is approximated above. CONDITION: Very good with attractive aged patina visible on the brass, scattered moderate pitting on the lock with sharp markings, some minor oxidation, and generally mild wear. Stock is also very good as refinished with scattered dings and scratches and a mild chip underneath the belly. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250 LOT 280 Fascinating Flintlock “Grave Robber” Trap Gun with Smith Lock - NSN, 16 gauge, 11 1/2 inch round bbl., black finish, wood stock. The only marking on this interesting trap gun is “SMITH” on the bridle-less lock. The barrel has a flared muzzle and appears to be around 16 gauge. The gun has a trigger barrel with a hook on the end and an iron swivel mount. Guns like this appear to have been mainly used as trip wire alarms but they could have also been baited for hunting. This particular design is one of the more common though they still vary from example to example. This variety is
often labeled as a “grave robber trap gun.” CONDITION: Good with dark brown patina on the lock, a black painted finish on the barrel and hardware, moderate oxidation, some chipping on the otherwise good wood, some absent hardware, and moderate overall wear. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr.
Estimate: 1,000 - 1,500 213