Lot 167 Price realised: $10,000 AUS
Description:

Scarce British flintlock naval boarding blunderbuss, 1 7/8" bore at muzzle, iron barrel, contoured lock plate marked 'TOWER GR CYPHER' and fitted with swan-necked cock, brass regulation naval fittings, untouched patina and a repair to lock surround behind the cock. Possibly First Fleet heritage, having come from an old Tasmanian collection.