A RARE SILVER-MOUNTED WATER'S PATENT BRASS BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL
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A RARE SILVER-MOUNTED WATER'S PATENT BRASS BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL

WATERS & CO., NO. 71, BIRMINGHAM SILVER HALLMARKS FOR 1780

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A RARE SILVER-MOUNTED WATER'S PATENT BRASS BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL
WATERS & CO., NO. 71, BIRMINGHAM SILVER HALLMARKS FOR 1780
With belled two-stage barrel fitted with a spring bayonet beneath, signed action engraved 'PATENT / NO. 71' on the left side, figured walnut butt with silver grotesque mask cap, and silver escutcheon, Tower private proof marks
7 in. (17.8 cm.) barrel

Specialist note

John Waters is generally credited with the invention of the spring bayonet.