Please help ID marks on blunderbuss

fernando · 6th November 2014, 07:34 PM

This is a blunderbuss in a non glorious condition; that is is to see.
What seems more difficult to clarity are the marks on the barrel and on the lock. One could instantly say that those punctions on the bronze barrel are British proof marks, but i wonder; somehow they look rather funny (to me).
The mark on the lock could well be that of a known lock maker, but i can't figure out for myself.
Could any of you guys give a hand on this enigma ?

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6th November 2014, 07:34 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Please help ID marks on blunderbuss This is a blunderbuss in a non glorious condition; that is is to see. What seems more difficult to clarity are the marks on the barrel and on the lock. One could instantly say that those punctions on the bronze barrel are British proof marks, but i wonder; somehow they look rather funny (to me). The mark on the lock could well be that of a known lock maker, but i can't figure out for myself. Could any of you guys give a hand on this enigma ? . Attached Images