Replica English 1″ Grice Blunderbuss Flintlock Muzzleloading Musket
SOLD FOR: $1,850.00
LSB#: LSB260415AW021
Make: Unknown, English Lock
Model: Blunderbuss
Serial#: NSNV
Year of Manufacture: Modern, ATF antique
Caliber: Bore measures approximately 1″
Action Type: Single shot, muzzleloading, flintlock blunderbuss
Barrel Length: 19 1/2″
Sights/ Optics: There is no provision for iron sights.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stock is one piece smooth walnut, two ramrod pipes, straight grip, straight comb, and smooth brass buttplate. The LOP is 14″ from trigger to buttplate. There are scratches and light compression dents throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this stock is in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Arsenal Bright
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion. There is a little light superficial fouling and corrosion. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This blunderbuss retains about 97% of its original finish. There are light scratches and brush marks from polish. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this blunderbuss is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: This blunderbuss is in functional condition. The hammer holds full and half cock. The flint sparks. The touch hole is clear. We did fire this gun. As with all used guns a full cleaning may be necessary to meet your standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This replica English Grice-style blunderbuss is a modern flintlock muzzleloading arm with a bore measuring approximately 1″, giving it the imposing presentation associated with traditional coach, naval, and defensive blunderbuss designs. It features a 19 1/2″ barrel, arsenal-bright finish, flintlock ignition, walnut stock, brass buttplate, and two ramrod pipes. There is no provision for iron sights, which is typical for this style of close-range smoothbore arm. The English-style lock and classic blunderbuss profile give it strong historical display appeal while still retaining functional black powder capability.
Condition is Excellent overall, with the blunderbuss retaining about 97% of its original finish. The metal shows only light scratches and polish or brush marks, while the screw heads remain sharp and the markings are clear. The one-piece smooth walnut stock is also in Excellent condition, showing scattered scratches and light compression dents but no chips or cracks. Overall, the piece presents very well, with attractive traditional styling and only minor cosmetic handling wear.
The bore is bright with no erosion and only light superficial fouling and corrosion, rating 9/10 in this writer’s opinion. Mechanically, the blunderbuss is functional, with the hammer holding at both full and half cock, the flint sparking, and the touch hole clear. Unlike many listings, this example was fired, which supports confidence in its basic functional condition, though a full cleaning and inspection are still advisable with any used black powder arm. Overall, this is a clean and attractive replica English-style flintlock blunderbuss with excellent presentation, strong bore condition, and functional mechanics, suitable for display, collection, or black powder use within appropriate safety practices. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF