Original 18th Century British Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss by John Rimes of London - Circa 1750 U.S. Grenades tuberculosis and other diseases ran

tuberculosis and other diseases ran rampant among the POWs

There are no period photographs of either sailor or marine carrying this particular model of cutlass

There are even tack stitches on the edge

and the 7 groove rifling is still visible

This example has a 8 1/8 inch steel blade blade with wood grip and steel cross guard

Original 18th Century British Brass Barrel Flintlock Blunderbuss by John Rimes of London - Circa 1750 U.S. Grenades tuberculosis and other diseases ranOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is wonderful mid 18th Century British brass barreled Blunderbuss, very popular as a coaching and close quarters weapon during the time. The lock is maker marked with a stamped RIMES, which research indicates is for John Rimes of London, who was later succeeded by his son Nathaniel. He worked out of 66 Bell Dock, Wapping, London, and supplied firearms to the East India Company in 1772. His work is well regarded