Spanish Blunderbuss Questions

Fernando K · 10th December 2016, 01:47 PM

Namesake

It can also be, although it is not frequent its use, the maternal surname, as it is used een in the judicial proceedings

Fernando K

rickystl · 10th December 2016, 03:11 PM

Hi Dana.

I keep looking at that barrel band trying to visualize a connection with the rest of the gun. LOL Still scratching my head. Hmmmm. The wide shape of the band, and the style of the half-moon very much resemble the Turkish equivalent. See photo of similar on one of my pistols. Possibly the owner of the gun resided in Spain, but was from Turkish heritage? Of course I'm just speculating here. To me, the gun looks entirely Spanish made. It's only the barrel band that is a real curiosity. But also adds an interesting mystery.

Something I forgot to mention earlier: The pan on the lock may not be brass. It may be iron but gold plated (fools gold) which was a fairly common feature for higher end private purchase guns. I can't tell by the photos here, but you might ask your friend if there is also a gold plated vent hole liner. Both pan and vent hole were often done at the same time. If it's not a brass pan, I would say that you could easily date this blunderbuss to about the Third Quarter of the 18th Century.

Rick

Fernando K · 10th December 2016, 09:43 PM

Dana

In page 251 of the work of Rmairo Larrañaga "Historical synthesis of the Basque armeria" is the following news

ANTON Mark of cannon (barrel maker) - 1850

Affectionately. Fernando K

dana_w · 10th December 2016, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Fernando K

Dana

In page 251 of the work of Rmairo Larrañaga "Historical synthesis of the Basque armeria" is the following news

ANTON Mark of cannon (barrel maker) - 1850

Affectionately. Fernando K

VERY interesting Fernando K. Is there a picture of the mark, or any additional information?

Fernando K · 10th December 2016, 10:49 PM

Dana

No. It's the only information. There is no image of the mark, but it occurs to me that the mark says A N T O N, although the N is inverted.

Affectionately. Fernando K

dana_w · 10th December 2016, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Fernando K

Dana

No. It's the only information. There is no image of the mark, but it occurs to me that the mark says A N T O N, although the N is inverted.

Affectionately. Fernando K

Thanks. I wonder if it was just an individual or a gun making family?

Fernando K · 10th December 2016, 11:37 PM

Dana

Honestly, I can not answer this question. You should go to the Ripoll Arms Museum.

Fernando K

10th December 2016, 03:11 PM	#2
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,629	Hi Dana. I keep looking at that barrel band trying to visualize a connection with the rest of the gun. LOL Still scratching my head. Hmmmm. The wide shape of the band, and the style of the half-moon very much resemble the Turkish equivalent. See photo of similar on one of my pistols. Possibly the owner of the gun resided in Spain, but was from Turkish heritage? Of course I'm just speculating here. To me, the gun looks entirely Spanish made. It's only the barrel band that is a real curiosity. But also adds an interesting mystery. Something I forgot to mention earlier: The pan on the lock may not be brass. It may be iron but gold plated (fools gold) which was a fairly common feature for higher end private purchase guns. I can't tell by the photos here, but you might ask your friend if there is also a gold plated vent hole liner. Both pan and vent hole were often done at the same time. If it's not a brass pan, I would say that you could easily date this blunderbuss to about the Third Quarter of the 18th Century. Rick Attached Images

10th December 2016, 01:47 PM	#1
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	Namesake It can also be, although it is not frequent its use, the maternal surname, as it is used een in the judicial proceedings Fernando K

10th December 2016, 09:43 PM	#3
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	Dana In page 251 of the work of Rmairo Larrañaga "Historical synthesis of the Basque armeria" is the following news ANTON Mark of cannon (barrel maker) - 1850 Affectionately. Fernando K

10th December 2016, 10:49 PM	#5
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	Dana No. It's the only information. There is no image of the mark, but it occurs to me that the mark says A N T O N, although the N is inverted. Affectionately. Fernando K

10th December 2016, 11:37 PM	#7
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	Dana Honestly, I can not answer this question. You should go to the Ripoll Arms Museum. Fernando K