1809 Blunderbuss
Flintlock Blunderbuss. Brass barrel and trigger guard. Steel buttplate. Action still works. Still has a piece of flint in the hammer! Wood shows wear, but in good shape overall, no cracks or splits in wood. Total length is 29 inches. Numbers stamped in barrel, action, trigger guard and stock all match (7728). "MOD 1809" is stamped in the top of the barrel above the breach. Other markings are present, mostly on the barrel.
29 inches in length, barrel-to-breach-port is 15 inches. Muzzle diameter approx 1-3/8 inch.
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Your item is an 1809 Flintlock Blunderbuss, a short-barreled firearm with a flared muzzle commonly used in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Blunderbusses were favored for their ability to fire a spread of shot, making them effective at close range, particularly for personal defense, naval use, and stagecoach protection.
This particular example features a brass barrel and trigger guard, with a steel buttplate and an operational flintlock mechanism that still retains a piece of flint. The presence of matching stamped numbers (7728) on the barrel, action, trigger guard, and stock suggests it was produced as part of a standardized manufacturing process, which was becoming more common in the early 19th century. The inscription “MOD 1809” on the barrel indicates it may have been a military or government-issued weapon. The brass construction was often used to prevent corrosion, particularly in naval environments, which could suggest maritime use. Despite signs of wear, the wood remains in good condition with no significant cracks or splits, which is notable for a firearm of this age.
