JOHN HETHERINGTON OF NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND BRASS

BARRELED FLINTLOCK COACHING BLUNDERBUSS WITH SPRING-LOADED BAYONET. Cal. 1.25". NSN. This was coach blunderbuss (circa 1817-1844) was used by Stagecoach drivers or guards to deter bandits on the highways outside of towns or cities. This gun has a brass 14" barrel with locking lug near blunderbuss muzzle for spring loading spike bayonet. Top flat marked "NOTTINGHAM". Rebated lock has sliding hammer safety & engraved "HETHERINGTON". Walnut stock w/ Brass tipped ebony ramrod, brass pineapple finial triggerguard, checkering at straight grip & brass buttplate. CONDITION: brass has pleasing mustard patina appearance. Lock shows brown finish with spike bayonet having spots of pitting. Original wood finish shows handling marks & sm. gouges. Bore has a general black appearance showing white residue & little oxidation. Lock appears mechanically fine. (01-29824/MD). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.