Blunderbuss

Production date
Circa 1730
Description
Percussion bell mouthed blunderbuss musketoon, converted from flintlock. 1.4inch or 4 bore calibre. Heavy iron smoothbore barrel 30 inches long, bell mouth 500mm wide. Brass fittings. Butt stock carved on right side, possible East India Production.

Loading method: muzzleloading
Ignition system: percussion
Place of origin: England (c.1730-90)
Usage: Military; UK
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Object detail

Production date

Circa 1730

Media/Materials

Blunderbuss, iron barrel, stock and forend wood

Measurements

1145mm total length
760mm barrel length (at muzzle): 70mm x 50mm

Production place

London, England

Collection

Social History

Department collection type

Social History

Credit line

Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato

Accession number

1965/30/179

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Shotgun Armaments Firearms Blunderbuss

Object type

Firearm Weapon Antique

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Wood Musical instrument

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