Lot 3128
A fine flintlock shotgun with chiselled decoration by Wilson Bunfort in London, mid-18th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Round barrel, smooth bore in 19 mm calibre. Silver “spider” front sight, signed “Wilson Bunfort London” on the offset barrel rib. Above the chamber, an iron-cut antique-style portrait cartouche surrounded by trophy decor. Earlier Italian snaphaunch lock in secondary use. The lockplate with a cut mascaron and engraved floral decor. Signed on the inside of the lockplate “Alfonso Menozzi” (active circa 1650–1700 in Ligurien). Full stock in walnut, the lavish carved decor possibly later. Figural scenes on both sides of the butt. Finely engraved iron furniture. Non-matching iron ramrod. Length 125.5 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
