Shotgun-style Flintlock Tromblon With Silver Linings - Thugra

SHOTGUN-STYLE FLINTLOCK BLUNKER WITH SILVER TRIM
United Kingdom, early 19th century
Steel, iron, wood, silver
Length T.: 44 cm; Barrel length: 22 cm
Cal. Measured at the muzzle: 44 mm

Barreled barrel, then round and flared at the muzzle; on the top, half-round relief chiseled decoration on the first third, depicting a bundle of weapons, a flower, and foliage; at the muzzle, it is engraved with a rosette depicting a radiant sun; a frieze encircles the muzzle.
Engraved breech block and guilloché screw.
Flat-bodied flintlock lock, stamped with a crown and the marking P10; the interior is marked WHEELER; pan with a fireguard; swan-neck hammer.
Fruitwood stock, fully carved.
Silver fittings with repoussé decoration; stamped trigger guard; thumb rest.
Counter-plate equipped with an eyelet.

Very good condition. Measurement rod missing.

Ref.: 7504
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