One blunderbuss i would like to have ...

fernando · 1st October 2017, 02:54 PM

So ... finally mine

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New pictures are not necessarily better but, it obliges

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As usual these local rural blunderbusses are composed of whatever origin components; only that, in this case, they all seem to be Portuguese, contrary to those with British parts, namely salvaged from the Peninsular War.
The frizzen dated 1821 would be the main issue, as this ought to be a replacer, judging by the fact that these 'three screw locks' are certainly earlier (mid-end 18th century ...). It also plays a lot loose, not due ro its visible battery wearing but to its 'foot' being much narrower than its pivot section.
A second note goes for the detail in the upper jaw; a gold 'filet' that is not present inits lower part nor in the rest of the decoration.
There are also traces that the beautiful trigger guard has a story to tell, judging by the wood marks in the front.
A final note for the stock, which seems to be offset, denouncing an 'advanced' procedures.
The side plate a plain brass replacement; i am making arrangements for a local engraver to chisel some decoration familiar to the one in the main lock plate.

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fernando · 4th October 2017, 07:22 PM

Now it doesn't look so dull. Look at the difference; one hour in the smith.

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Philip · 5th October 2017, 08:14 PM

Congratulations! All good things come to those who lie in wait. It looks a lot cleaner and more presentable as well now that it's in your possession.

Roland_M · 6th October 2017, 03:11 PM

Hi Fernando,

Congratulations to that very beautiful blunderbuss.
I think, the date "1821" got nothing to do with the year of production. Maybe it is a memory for something important in the life of the owner and so on.
The golden filet on the upper jaw could also be a soldering seam from an old repairing job. The upper jaw is under high stress if the gun is fired.

Very nice blunderbuss and I'm happy for you that you finally got it.

Regards,
Roland

fernando · 6th October 2017, 03:43 PM

Muito obrigado Philip; very kind of you

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Dankeschön Roland ... and excelent remarks, which i take good note

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M ELEY · 7th October 2017, 05:01 AM

Awesome piece, Fernando! You must have had to nag the seller night and day for 6 months to get it!!!

fernando · 7th October 2017, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by M ELEY

Awesome piece, Fernando! You must have had to nag the seller night and day for 6 months to get it!!!

You bet; permanent naging from my side and later a certain pressure from third parties. But in the end that hawk, aware of my strong desire, has put a robber price on it

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1st October 2017, 02:54 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	So ... finally mine . New pictures are not necessarily better but, it obliges . As usual these local rural blunderbusses are composed of whatever origin components; only that, in this case, they all seem to be Portuguese, contrary to those with British parts, namely salvaged from the Peninsular War. The frizzen dated 1821 would be the main issue, as this ought to be a replacer, judging by the fact that these 'three screw locks' are certainly earlier (mid-end 18th century ...). It also plays a lot loose, not due ro its visible battery wearing but to its 'foot' being much narrower than its pivot section. A second note goes for the detail in the upper jaw; a gold 'filet' that is not present inits lower part nor in the rest of the decoration. There are also traces that the beautiful trigger guard has a story to tell, judging by the wood marks in the front. A final note for the stock, which seems to be offset, denouncing an 'advanced' procedures. The side plate a plain brass replacement; i am making arrangements for a local engraver to chisel some decoration familiar to the one in the main lock plate. . Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 1st October 2017 at 09:34 PM.

4th October 2017, 07:22 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Now it doesn't look so dull. Look at the difference; one hour in the smith. , Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 6th October 2017 at 03:34 PM.

5th October 2017, 08:14 PM	#3
Philip Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,036	Parabens! Congratulations! All good things come to those who lie in wait. It looks a lot cleaner and more presentable as well now that it's in your possession.

6th October 2017, 03:11 PM	#4
Roland_M Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 525	Hi Fernando, Congratulations to that very beautiful blunderbuss. I think, the date "1821" got nothing to do with the year of production. Maybe it is a memory for something important in the life of the owner and so on. The golden filet on the upper jaw could also be a soldering seam from an old repairing job. The upper jaw is under high stress if the gun is fired. Very nice blunderbuss and I'm happy for you that you finally got it. Regards, Roland

6th October 2017, 03:43 PM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Muito obrigado Philip; very kind of you . Dankeschön Roland ... and excelent remarks, which i take good note .

7th October 2017, 05:01 AM	#6
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,158	Awesome piece, Fernando! You must have had to nag the seller night and day for 6 months to get it!!!