{"product_id":"original-19th-century-southern-european-barbary-pirate-flintlock-hand-blunderbuss-circa-1800","title":"Original 19th Century Southern European Barbary Pirate Flintlock Hand Blunderbuss - circa 1800","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal item: One of a Kind. The form of this \"Hand Blunderbuss\" is that of a shoulder fired weapon, but in fact these were carried in one hand. Fitted with a 9\" swamped iron barrel measuring 19\" overall, this is fitted with a saddle ring on the left side for attaching to a body sling allowing the seaman to climb aloft without fear of losing his pistol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barbary Pirates became a real problem in the early 1800's and it needed the new Nation of the United States to send a force to settle the problems in the 1820's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood stock is completely decorated all over with carvings and checkering. The unmarked Flintlock mechanism has a Military ring neck Cock of the era. All mounts, butt plate, trigger guard and side plate are of iron. The barrel appears to have a Makers mark on the top rear of the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fully operating condition and very easy on the eye, ready to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1800\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: Blunderbuss Swamped Barrel\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 19 inches\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 9 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Flintlock Side Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31772110159941,"sku":"ONSV7198","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV7198__01.jpg?v=1596813761","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-19th-century-southern-european-barbary-pirate-flintlock-hand-blunderbuss-circa-1800","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}