Original 18th Century British Naval Flintlock Brass Barrel Blunderbuss by William Birkell c.1735 Spanish Helmets who had previously been reported

who had previously been reported missing was killed in action on March 2nd

Shaft Length: 39 inches

Lock is marked "1863" behind the hammer

covering 150 miles in 19 hours

Original 18th Century British Naval Flintlock Brass Barrel Blunderbuss by William Birkell c.1735 Spanish Helmets who had previously been reportedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a British brass barreled Blunderbuss, as used in the Royal Navy of the 18th Century. Maker WILLIAM BIRKELL is marked on the lock, and he worked in LONDON from 1731 until 1743, just twelve years. He was known for making these NAVAL BLUNDERBUSSES, many of which were acquired by the Royal Navy for use on their Men o War Battleships. This fine example has an early military type flat faced