A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY BOLTON

A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY BOLTON, WIGAN, early 19th century, the 17 3/4" steel barrel octagonal to the breech with proof marks, sprung bayonet and inscribed "Bolton WIGAN", the stepped action etched with border design and foliage inscribed "BOLTON", full walnut stock with chequered grip, brass furniture, and trigger guard and butt plate decorated with fine etching, together with a replacement ram, 33 1/2" long (Illustrated)