QUALITY**C1820 English Simmons London Coaching Flintlock Blunderbuss With Integral Folding Bayonet. Sn 21516 None Muzzleloader

**QUALITY**C1820 English Simmons London Coaching Flintlock Blunderbuss With Integral Folding Bayonet. Sn 21516 - 21516

William Simmons was an English Gunsmith recorded in 1836 as having premises at Chamber Street London (see page 203 of British Gunmakers Vol 1 by Brown where William is the only Simmons listed near to the flintlock era).This Blunderbuss most likely by William Simmons is the type favoured by Coach drivers for self protection against Highwaymen. It is 29” overall (bayonet closed) with a 13 ¼” 2 stage steel bell mouth cannon barrel which is a large 1 ¼” muzzle opening smooth bore. The smooth bore has just staining consistent with age & use. It has a steel cock fitted with flint, Walnut stock and steel mounts. The steel lock plate is crisply signed 'Simmons' and the barrel ‘London’. The barrel has crisp black powder proofs. It has its wood ramrod with steel cap. The blunderbuss has its original integral folding bayonet mounted on top of the barrel which is retained by a spring clip at the muzzle end & sliding catch at the breech. The spring clips works correctly and the 10 ¼” triangular shaped blade tapers to a pin sharp point. The weapon cocks and dry fires as it should. The price for this quality Blunderbuss includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a private collection or display. Sn 21516

£1,675.00