Original British Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol with Spring Bayonet by John Richards of London - c. 1770 - 1795 U.S. Army The Brass Bowl is heavy

The Brass Bowl is heavy and shows signs of years and years of polish in the crevices around the handle

as well as the 1 1/2" size emblem

The top is slightly domed with the entire edge being knurled

This is an excellent example of the iconic U

It served in the war of Austrian succession

Original British Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol with Spring Bayonet by John Richards of London - c. 1770 - 1795 U.S. Army The Brass Bowl is heavyOriginal Item: Only One Available. John Richards started with a shop in the Strand in London, followed by a Shop in the Midlands city of Birmingham 1745 and the business continued for two generations until 1810. This fine pistol is of Boxlock form, and probably dates to 1770 to 1795. It is fitted with a slab sided walnut slab stock beautifully checkered down the rear surface, a touch that we have never seen before. The barrel is an extra long 7 1 2"