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  • Squashua
    Member
    • Dec 2009
    • 486

    Anybody know what i have here?

    Ok so i have this gun.. been told it has a twin that is currently located in the Buckingham Palace in London.. it has real gold on it!!!.. if anyones got more info on this i would love to hear it! thanks!




    those are some kind of stone that have been set in the wood..
    Last edited by Squashua; 09-16-2010, 7:23 PM. Reason: more info better photos
    "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government" - Thomas Jefferson
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    Squashua
    Member
    • Dec 2009
    • 486



    "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government" - Thomas Jefferson

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    • #3
      Fjold
      I need a LIFE!!
      • Oct 2005
      • 22895

      It looks Persian or Indian. I don't remember seeing that one in the Tower but they have a lot of guns there.
      Frank

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      • #4
        OHOD
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        CGN Contributor
        • Jan 2009
        • 11047

        Welcome to Joanne's Pawn.

        As you walk in, security gives you a watchful eye.
        You place your blunderbuss on my counter and I ask:
        "So what do we have here?"
        You say "A really old gold inlay blunderbuss"
        I say "Do you want to sell or pawn"
        You say "Sell"
        I say "How much is it worth."
        You say "I don't know"
        I say "Let me get my firearms expert to appraise your firearm"

        Cue beautiful women shopping for hair driers.
        Cue handsome men looking at the Harley in the corner.

        Firearm expert "What we have here is a rare blunderbuss from ...."
        I say "Well whats it worth"
        Firearms expert "Priceless"
        You say "$500,000"
        I say "I'll give you a hundred bucks, another fifty if it shoots"
        You walk out shaking your head.

        I learned that from Pawn Stars.
        They had a show where a guy was selling a blunderbuss.
        Reminded me of yours.

        You have a beautiful firearm.
        Very nice.
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        • #5
          Crawfish141
          Member
          • May 2009
          • 316

          Originally posted by Fjold
          It looks Persian or Indian. I don't remember seeing that one in the Tower but they have a lot of guns there.

          I'm going with this. They seemed to like speckling the stock with those little metal bits.


          Also if that's original it's probably worth a good chunk of change. It looks like it's in really good shape.

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          • #6
            olhunter
            CGN Contributor
            • Dec 2008
            • 3707

            Any proof-marks or stampings?

            I would get that appraised, right now.

            If it's part of a set, and the other owner is some rich limey, you can retire.
            It cannot be inherited, nor can it ever be purchased.
            You and no one alive can buy it for any price. It is impossible to rent and cannot be lent.
            You alone and our own have earned it with...Your sweat, blood and lives. You own it forever.

            The title is....."United States Marine".


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            • #7
              Squashua
              Member
              • Dec 2009
              • 486

              Originally posted by olhunter
              Any proof-marks or stampings?

              I would get that appraised, right now.

              i looked for stamping.. or proof marks.. there is nothing!
              "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government" - Thomas Jefferson

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              • #8
                Squashua
                Member
                • Dec 2009
                • 486

                anybody know a good gun appraiser?
                "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government" - Thomas Jefferson

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                • #9
                  CAL.BAR
                  CGSSA OC Chapter Leader
                  • Nov 2007
                  • 5632

                  In keeping with the tradition of "what I learned on pawn stars". . . looking at those modern slot screws on the top of the receiver, the lock and the buttstock, I'd say its an Indian or Pakistani copy - made for the tourist trade.

                  Definately have it checked by an expert (in person)

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                  • #10
                    Squashua
                    Member
                    • Dec 2009
                    • 486

                    Yeah it's been in my family for well over 100 years so not as modern as u think...
                    "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government" - Thomas Jefferson

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                    • #11
                      ZirconJohn
                      Rattlesnake Hunter
                      CGN Contributor - Lifetime
                      • Sep 2007
                      • 10340

                      Originally posted by OHOD
                      Welcome to Joanne's Pawn.

                      As you walk in, security gives you a watchful eye.
                      You place your blunderbuss on my counter and I ask:
                      "So what do we have here?"
                      You say "A really old gold inlay blunderbuss"
                      I say "Do you want to sell or pawn"
                      You say "Sell"
                      I say "How much is it worth."
                      You say "I don't know"
                      I say "Let me get my firearms expert to appraise your firearm"

                      Cue beautiful women shopping for hair driers.
                      Cue handsome men looking at the Harley in the corner.

                      Firearm expert "What we have here is a rare blunderbuss from ...."
                      I say "Well whats it worth"
                      Firearms expert "Priceless"
                      You say "$500,000"
                      I say "I'll give you a hundred bucks, another fifty if it shoots"
                      You walk out shaking your head.

                      I learned that from Pawn Stars.
                      They had a show where a guy was selling a blunderbuss.
                      Reminded me of yours.

                      You have a beautiful firearm.
                      Very nice.
                      Hhahhaa... I saw that episode!

                      To OP... take your gun? blackpowder? Blunderbuss?

                      Whatever it is... take it to Pawnstars... you will get on the show with that piece - fer sure...!

                      Good luck, hope to see you on the show
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                      • #12
                        thevic
                        Senior Member
                        • Feb 2010
                        • 1910

                        Does it shoot sub moa?
                        Victor M.

                        Spartan Precision Rifles 07 FFL/SOT
                        Caldwell, ID

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                        • #13
                          Thefeeder
                          Calguns Addict
                          • Jun 2007
                          • 5006

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                          Originally posted by Squashua
                          anybody know a good gun appraiser?
                          Call Bonham and Butterfields in San Francisco and ask to talk to James Ferrell

                          415-503-3332

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                          • #14
                            Captain Cogle
                            Member
                            • Jun 2010
                            • 289

                            Definitely Eastern, most likely Indian. The lock and stock however are European made. Most likely a cut down and altered 2nd or 3rd pattern Long Land Brown Bess. The barrel is a replacement probably Indian made.
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                            • #15
                              hk91666
                              Senior Member
                              • Dec 2009
                              • 1945

                              Very nice piece
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