(A) DAY'S PATENT UNDERHAMMER PERCUSSION TRUNCHEON BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL

(A) DAY'S PATENT UNDERHAMMER PERCUSSION TRUNCHEON BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL WITH EAGLE HEAD GRIP. Solid brass construction with knurled surfaces. The thread off smoothbore barrel measures approximately .68 and tapers out to approximately 1" the muzzle. Underside has Birmingham proofs. "DAY'S PATENT" underhammer percussion action as is clearly marked in applied raised on panels each side of the body. John Day produced a variety of these combination truncheon/club guns circa 1830s based on his 1823 patent. This example has a well detailed cast fierce eagle head grip. CONDITION: Fine. Mellow patina throughout with scattered handling marks. Bore has some mild abrasion. Fine mechanics.Name Value Barrel Length 8 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore 1" at muzzle FFL Status Antique Manufacturer John Day Model Day Serial Number NSN, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 8 - 1/2", Caliber/Bore, 1" at muzzle, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, John Day, Model, Day, Serial Number, NSN

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