Fine Arms, Armour, Spanish Colonial & African
By Scollard Auctions
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Oct 29, 2024
Brea, California, United States
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Fine auction featuring a wide array of high end pieces including edged weapons, antique firearms, antique armour and armour parts from the Higgins Museum, some amazing Spanish Colonial examples including life size santos, antique Chinese, Persian and Islamic pottery, stone and metal work as well as a collection of authentic antique African pieces from a distinguished Beverly Hills collection.
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LOT 120:
Well Preserved Blunderbuss Flintlock Rifle, 18th Century
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Start price:
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2,000
Estimated price :
$3,500 - $5,500
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Well Preserved Blunderbuss Flintlock Rifle, 18th Century
European "Blunderbuss" rifle, probably mid to late 18th century with a well carved blonde wood full-stock. Right hand stock and well carved floral motif just reverse the barrel. Carved steel mounts throughout with light engraving to the tang of the barrel and butt plate. Barrel with a well flared blunderbuss tip. Engraved in gilt highlighting panoply of arms with light floral motifs. Very good all original blunderbuss in unaltered condition with a very crisp action. Ramrod with twisted steel corkscrew tip, ebonized wood, and brass tip. Size 33 1/4" L, barrel 17 1/2" L
Ex-California Collection
Condition: Stock in good condition with light knicks and scratching under the finish typical for age and use. Barrel in very good condition with unobstructed with a clear sight to touch hole.
