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A rare and very early Flintlock brass barrelled Blunderbuss pistol by R Stringer dating from c. 1714. The lock plate engraved with the royal cipher of Queen Anne- a Crown over AR and the maker's name R Stringer & date 14 (for 1714). Ralph Stringer was apprenticed to Edward Caddy in 1688. He was free of the Gun maker's Company in 1695 and Gun maker to Ordnance from 1697 to the year of his death in 1715. Following his death the business was carried on by his widow, Elizabeth. British proof marks stamped on the the 8 inch brass barrel below the makers initials RS. Brass engraved butt cap and trigger guard. Brass side plate terminating in a mythical monster head. Brass tipped wooden ramrod. Root wood stock. Some minor restoration. Action in good working order. In good condition with some wear and dings. A very rare pistol. Ref 9532.
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Trade member of the BASC. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation.
Established since 1968.
This is an antique pistol and is sold as a collectors item only.
No Licence is required in the United Kingdom.
We are pleased to accept payment by debit card, credit card, or bank transfer, we make no extra charge for paying by card when you pay online using the World-Pay payment gateway, it is simple and very easy to use and protects both the buyer as well as the seller. Simply click the buy-it button on the item that you wish to buy, you will automatically be taken to the World-Pay secure site to enter your payment details.
We carry in stock the largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in Great Britain. Every item is guaranteed to be original. Single items and collections always wanted. Please call us if you have any items for sale. We will pay top international prices for good items. All transactions are treated in strict confidence. Immediate payment.
Trade member of the BASC. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation.
Established since 1968.
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