Fancy French Blunderbuss, c1750

fernando · 9th May 2019, 12:21 PM

As you keep digging, you find that the Lamotte were a numerous family of Stephanois (Saint Etienne natives) gunmakers, active from end XVII to mid XIX centuries;Joseph Lamotte having being of the first in the line (1716-1807).
By the way Dana, how is your French ? Perhaps if you contact the FRENCH MUSEUM OF ART AND INDUSTRY they may be able to pass you precise information on the very Louis Lammote. They seem to be A VIABLE SOURCE.

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dana_w · 9th May 2019, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fernando

As you keep digging, you find that the Lamotte were a numerous family of Stephanois (Saint Etienne natives) gunmakers, active from end XVII to mid XIX centuries;Joseph Lammote having being of the first in the line (1716-1807).
By the way Dana, how is your French ? Perhaps if you contact the FRENCH MUSEUM OF ART AND INDUSTRY they may be able to pass you precise information on the very Louis Lamotte. They seem to be A VIABLE SOURCE.

Thanks for the info and suggestion. Unfortunately, I only speak English. But I do have a few French friends.

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corrado26 · 9th May 2019, 01:51 PM

By the way, the correct name is Lamotte and not Lammote
corrado26

fernando · 9th May 2019, 02:07 PM

You are right, Udo

rickystl · 15th May 2019, 02:15 PM

Hi Dana: As is occasionally mentioned: "I don't think it gets any better than this" !!! Absolutely wonderful piece. Congratulations.

Rick

corrado26 · 15th May 2019, 02:26 PM

In order to add a not so decorated but at least as effectiv trombone I show you the Austrian cuirassier trombone M 1759/81 In each regiment of cuirassiers only 12 men used to have such a gun. A look in its impressive and most threatening muzzle might have had along lasting effect.
corrado26

rickystl · 29th May 2019, 07:12 PM

Hi Corrado

That second piece is a very nice trombone military example, and appears in great condition. I believe the barrels are sometimes referred to as elliptical.
You seldom see these barrels today. My guess is there was no real ballistic advantage of the oval versus the round bell muzzle (?) This one is probably the best specimen I've seen.
Another interesting side note is the dog-style, external safety. The Austrians - and especially Dutch - military continued this safety feature long after the rest of Europe discontinued it's use. So it's not surprising to see it on this gun.

Again, great piece.

Rick

9th May 2019, 12:21 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	As you keep digging, you find that the Lamotte were a numerous family of Stephanois (Saint Etienne natives) gunmakers, active from end XVII to mid XIX centuries;Joseph Lamotte having being of the first in the line (1716-1807). By the way Dana, how is your French ? Perhaps if you contact the FRENCH MUSEUM OF ART AND INDUSTRY they may be able to pass you precise information on the very Louis Lammote. They seem to be A VIABLE SOURCE. . Last edited by fernando; 9th May 2019 at 02:09 PM. Reason: name spell

15th May 2019, 02:26 PM	#6
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,231	ustrian Cuirassier TRombone 1759/81 In order to add a not so decorated but at least as effectiv trombone I show you the Austrian cuirassier trombone M 1759/81 In each regiment of cuirassiers only 12 men used to have such a gun. A look in its impressive and most threatening muzzle might have had along lasting effect. corrado26 Attached Images

9th May 2019, 01:51 PM	#3
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,231	By the way, the correct name is Lamotte and not Lammote corrado26

9th May 2019, 02:07 PM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	You are right, Udo

15th May 2019, 02:15 PM	#5
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,632	Hi Dana: As is occasionally mentioned: "I don't think it gets any better than this" !!! Absolutely wonderful piece. Congratulations. Rick

29th May 2019, 07:12 PM	#7
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,632	Hi Corrado That second piece is a very nice trombone military example, and appears in great condition. I believe the barrels are sometimes referred to as elliptical. You seldom see these barrels today. My guess is there was no real ballistic advantage of the oval versus the round bell muzzle (?) This one is probably the best specimen I've seen. Another interesting side note is the dog-style, external safety. The Austrians - and especially Dutch - military continued this safety feature long after the rest of Europe discontinued it's use. So it's not surprising to see it on this gun. Again, great piece. Rick