Spanish Percussion Blunderbuss

Firearm

Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Spanish Percussion Blunderbuss

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.1832

Description

Spanish Percussion Blunderbuss. Un-serialized, estimated 1 1/2-inch bore, 10-inch barrel with flared cannon style muzzle. Unmarked lock. Smooth hardwood full-body stock with grooved buttstock. Flat metal butt.

Firearm Type

Shotgun

Collection

Artifact Collection

Firearm Detail

Date Made

circa 1800 - circa 1900

Time Period

19th Century

Firearm Notes

Gun

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Blunderbuss

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Shotgun

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Firearms

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Dimension Type

Overall

Height

5 in

Width

32 in

Material

Wood, Metal

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Very Good

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Very Good