Original Brass Barreled Blunderbuss with Muzzle Inscription- Circa 1780 Edged Weapons Service Dress' known as the

Service Dress' known as the "Gor Blimey"

was reassigned to the 82nd

The New Model 1863 and New Model 1865 Carbines were essentially the same as the earlier model

Barrel and action retain about 80% original bluing having matured beautifully

Please see Ian Skennerton's wonderful book "THE LEE ENFIELD" (Available from IMA separately)

Original Brass Barreled Blunderbuss with Muzzle Inscription- Circa 1780 Edged Weapons Service Dress' known as theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is another piece from the acquisition of the Strakaty collection. Made by "STEELE" and marked on the lockplate, this very elegant brass barreled blunderbuss dating from circa 1780 has the most pleasing lines with bannister rail butt stock and quality decorated brass mounts. There is a fine steel worm on the back end of the original horn tipped ramrod. The 16" swamped brass barrel, marked "STEELE LONDON" to top,