Lot 180
180
A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS with belled iron barrel signed at the breech and fitted with spring bayonet above (repairs), signed border engraved lock with roller (cock replaced), figured walnut full stock, engraved brass mounts including butt-plate and trigger-guard with acorn finial, and original horn-tipped ramrod (iron parts lightly pitted overall), by Theophilus Richards, Tower private proof marks, circa 1800

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A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS with belled iron barrel signed at the breech and fitted with spring bayonet above (repairs), signed border engraved lock with roller (cock replaced), figured walnut full stock, engraved brass mounts including butt-plate and trigger-guard with acorn finial, and original horn-tipped ramrod (iron parts lightly pitted overall), by Theophilus Richards, Tower private proof marks, circa 1800
30¼in.

Lot Essay

Two Theophilus Richards are recorded. One was the father of William Westley Richards, and the other was apparently his elder brother. For further information see De Witt Bailey and Douglas A. Nie, English Gunmakers, 1978, p. 50

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