A blunderbuss is a type of firearm that was popular in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. It is a short-barreled, large-bore musket that was primarily used for personal defense and as a weapon for boarding parties on ships.

The name "blunderbuss" is derived from the Dutch word "donderbus," which means "thunder gun." The weapon is characterized by its wide, flared muzzle, which allows for the firing of a variety of shot sizes, including balls, shot, or even nails and other debris. This made the blunderbuss an effective weapon at close range, where it could be used to defend against multiple attackers.

The blunderbuss typically used a flintlock ignition system and was loaded by pouring a measured amount of powder down the barrel, followed by the shot or ball, and then a wadding to hold everything in place. Blunderbusses were commonly used by military, naval forces, and more...

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A 19th century flintlock blunderbuss, the mahogany stock with…

19th Century Flintlock Blunderbuss with Lion Rampant Engraving

A 19th century flintlock blunderbuss, the mahogany stock with brass butt plate, trigger guard and ram rod capture fittings. Steel flared barrel and under barrel captured ramrod, the steel lock plate engraved 1810 and with lion rampant, length 65 cm

A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss signed 'Brummitt' c.1,…

Brummitt Flintlock Blunderbuss with Bayonet

A brass barrelled flintlock blunderbuss signed 'Brummitt' c.1,800-1820 with three-stage belled barrel fitted with a spring bayonet, border engraved iron tang incorporating the bayonet release catch, engraved flat bevelled bolted lock signed 'Brummitt',…

An antique blunderbuss with percussion cap lock, early 19th…

19th Century Blunderbuss with Percussion Cap Lock

An antique blunderbuss with percussion cap lock, early 19th century, remains of possible Government stamps on the stock (illegible), 83 cm long

An early 18th century English flintlock blunderbuss, stamped 'W.…

18th Century English Flintlock Blunderbuss by W. Staples

An early 18th century English flintlock blunderbuss, stamped 'W. Staples', 77 cm long

A George II brass barrelled blunderbuss, mahogany stock, brass…

George II Brass Blunderbuss with Government Proof Marks

A George II brass barrelled blunderbuss, mahogany stock, brass furniture, steel lock, the brass barrel with proof marks, Government crown above GP and B apparently for Barker of Wigan. Captured ramrod. Length 66 cm.

An 18th century East India Co. blunderbuss, steel barrel, the…

18th Century East India Co. Blunderbuss with Engraved Mark

An 18th century East India Co. blunderbuss, steel barrel, the steel lock with engraved East India Co. mark and 'DEBENHAM', brass trigger guard and fittings to the captured steel ramrod. Some faults. Length 76.5 cm.

A coachman's flintlock blunderbuss, 84 cm long., no license…

Unlicensed Coachman's Flintlock Blunderbuss - 84cm Long

A coachman's flintlock blunderbuss, 84 cm long., no license Required

An early 190thc Frachetti flintlock blunderbuss, the lock with…

Frachetti Flintlock Blunderbuss with Gilt Highlights and Belt Clip

An early 190thc Frachetti flintlock blunderbuss, the lock with maker's name 'F*Frachetti', the octagonal barrel extending to the round and oval, gilt tendril and floral highlights, the walnut folding stock with scrolling metal wire inserts, belt clip…

A c.1750 European flintlock blunderbuss, the quality full…

18th Century European Blunderbuss with Rosewood Body

A c.1750 European flintlock blunderbuss, the quality full rosewood body with a steel barrel of initial octagonal form flaring to round, steel lock and ramrod, brass trigger guard and ramrod fittings, length 64 cm (overall). No licence required.

A choice English percussion blunderbuss by Baker of Burringdon…

Baker's Percussion Blunderbuss with Brass Handle and Engraved Stock

A choice English percussion blunderbuss by Baker of Burringdon Street London. Brass handle of traditional form fitted with spring bayonet. Side action lock with half cock safety. Engraved brass mounted walnut stock. Complete with original brass mounted…

A c.1830 East India Co. flintlock blunderbuss, steel barrel,…

East India Co. Flintlock Blunderbuss, c.1830

A c.1830 East India Co. flintlock blunderbuss, steel barrel, the brass mounts including trigger guard, butt plate and ramrod pipes, steel ramrod. Lock marked with East India Co. lion and '3'. No licence required. Length 71 cm

A Middle Eastern Blunderbuss, mid 19th century, possibly…

Turkish Blunderbuss with Ram Rod, 19th Century

A Middle Eastern Blunderbuss, mid 19th century, possibly Turkish, with original ram rod

Indo-Persian flintlock blunderbuss with Belgium lock, 18th…

Indo-Persian Flintlock Blunderbuss with Belgium Lock, 18th Century

Indo-Persian flintlock blunderbuss with Belgium lock, 18th century, 99 cm

Modern flintlock blunderbuss, approx 76 cm overall with 46 cm…

Flintlock Blunderbuss with Carved Stock and Brass Accents

Modern flintlock blunderbuss, approx 76 cm overall with 46 cm flared steel barrel, nicely carved wooden stock with some silver wire inlay and brass furniture

Antique brass and walnut stock blunderbuss 70 cm long

Antique Blunderbuss: Brass and Walnut Stock

Antique brass and walnut stock blunderbuss 70 cm long

East India Company flintlock blunderbuss, dated 1811, along…

1811 East India Company Flintlock Blunderbuss with Shot Mould

East India Company flintlock blunderbuss, dated 1811, along with shot mould (No Licence Required). Approx 78 cm long (2)