An Impressive & Highly Decorative, East India Co. Locked Blunderbuss with Elaborate Inlaid Stock of Abilone Shell

Traditional EIC swan neck cock flintlocklock, circa 1800, with rampant lion stamp and government crown ordnance inspector stamped, by inspector no 8. {inspector number 8 is recorded on flintlock guns made prior to, and just after, 1796}. Good, strong and tight main action spring.
Long engraved barrel, 24 inches with large 3.25 inch flared muzzle. Overall 38 inches long

Stock in the Khyber jazail style that is also somewhat in the so called ‘knee form’ which can be suited to be fired from a kneeling position with the deeply curved butt placed upon the ground.

Made in the Khyber region, with the captured EIC British lock. Such weapons were used against the British in the Anglo-Afghan Wars by extremely capable Afghan warriors for many decades.

This specimen has the distinctive jezail style of stock that is usually seen on muskets that shot a single projectile. This would have acted like a shotgun for close range combat and it would have been devastating. In addition to being a highly effective weapon, it has been made into a work of art, being gorgeously and painstakingly decorated with tiny tiles of carved abilone shell, mostly in aesthetically pleasing patterns. The barrel, too, has been engraved and decorated. The lock is marked, the mark of the Honorable East India Company.

This example is in good condition. The metal is dark with age. The markings are clear and legible. The stock is in good condition, with only small losses of decorative tile. The bore is caked with old powder and dirt. The action is still functional. Here is a truly intriguing, weapon that could be the highlight of anyone’s firearms collection.

Delivery to the USA of any pistol, rifle or musket, is to your nearest International Airport of choice, for the client to collect and clear customs personally.

Code: 25019