Item Description
This very flintlock break open side swing breech Queen Anne period English sporting musket with removable and re-loadable chamber was featured and test fired on an episode of History Channel's Pawn Stars in March 2024. You can watch it on the episode below:
Original Item: One-of-a-kind! Dating from the reign of Queen Anne (1665-1714) ruled as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702–1714: this is a rare example of an early 18th century breech loading flintlock cartridge sporting gun with no visible maker marks, although it appears to have had them at one time.
Caliber is .65 with a 29 inch partial octagon barrel. Loading is performed through the act of the user wrapping their palm around the wrist of the stock and using their fingers to squeeze the trigger guard upwards, which then unlocks the breech and allows the barrel to swing to the left (aka "side swing breech") at a forty-five degree angle. It utilizes a removable and reusable steel cartridge that is able to be loaded with powder and ball, acting as the chamber when inserted into the breech end of the gun.
Engraving visible on the lock, hammer, sideplate and buttplate. Strong traces of gold inlaid floral scenery on top of the receiver breech with what appears to be a gold inlaid maker name on top of the breech of the smoothbore barrel with gold inlaid rings and on either end of the round section. "17" stamped in the wood behind the upper receiver tang.
Very Good condition overall, displaying a mix of gray of brown patina with scattered light pin-prick pitting and light wear, strong traces of gold inlaid designs, with otherwise defined engraving. Stock is good as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with numerous scattered scratches and dents, a few old filled in repairs visible at the edges, and a few small chips below the front of the sideplate. Mechanically excellent.
Specifications:
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1702–1714
Caliber: .65" smoothbore
Cartridge Type: Removable Cartridge - Black Powder Ball
Barrel Length: 29 Inches
Overall Length: 43 1/2 Inches
Action type: Flint Lock
Feed System: Hinged Side Swing Breech
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