Lot 3139

An English blunderbuss with spring loaded bayonet, Mewis & Co. in Birmingham, late 18th century

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 1,200

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 6 hours left

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Description

Octagonal smooth-bore brass barrel, turning to round after a baluster, with a slightly flared, cannon-moulded muzzle, proof marks above the chamber on the left. Spring-loaded, triangular folding bayonet on the top. Modestly engraved flintlock with signed brass lock plate, slightly stained. Full stock with brass furniture, partly lifting slightly, and vacant thumb plate. Forearm with a professionally restored crack on the right side and a professionally re-attached nose on the left. Wooden ramrod with brass tip. Length 78 cm.

Condition: II Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.