Original French Napoleonic Wars Naval Flintlock Blunderbuss from the Ship Bucentaure Japanese Ordnance However this special example has

However this special example has been fitted with a basket guard for the protection of the right hand mounted on the standard knuckle bow

published December 1854

36 caliber bullet mold

easy to use semi-automatic carbine that became a standard firearm for the U

"Guinness Makes You Strong

Original French Napoleonic Wars Naval Flintlock Blunderbuss from the Ship Bucentaure Japanese Ordnance However this special example hasOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is most unusual an oval muzzle shaped iron barrel flintlock blunderbuss with substantial brass mounts and military style lock assembly. The lock is marked: LECUT A PARIS After research we have be unable to trace this maker indicating that it is most likely a retailer or arms dealer who located in Paris at the time. The 23" barrel is octagonal for the back 9. 5 then becomes smooth extending to a unique oval mouth of