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17th-18th Century Irish Brass-Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss - "Dublin" Marked

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This rare Irish blunderbuss is a brass-barreled flintlock weapon from the 17th or early 18th century, beautifully engraved with the maker's mark "DUBLIN" on the breech and bearing early nitro proof marks including the distinctive "V" and "P" (Viewer and Proof). Additional stamps include the initials "S.W." and an embedded silver plate on the stock engraved "I. Bedell," likely denoting its original owner.

The stock itself is richly grained, with a silver shield inset into the wood, though a small section is missing near the ramrod channel. Blunderbusses were short-barreled, muzzle-loading firearms designed for close-quarters defense, commonly used aboard ships, by carriage guards, and in urban warfare. Their wide mouth made them ideal for scattershot loads.

Irish-made examples are especially desirable due to their craftsmanship and limited production. The engraved maker's marks and embedded silver nameplate suggest this piece may have belonged to a merchant-guard, officer, or well-connected civilian. This is a standout example of early Irish arms manufacture, blending rare provincial proofing with fine decorative embellishment. Its survival with such unique personalization makes it an incredibly rare collector's arm.

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17th-18th Century Irish Brass-Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss - "Dublin" Marked
17th-18th Century Irish Brass-Barreled Flintlock Blunderbuss - "Dublin" Marked
Lot number: 313
Seller: Treasure Trove Auctions
Event: Militaria - Arms & Armor Through the Ages
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