Original 18th Century Italian Ornate Flintlock Oval Muzzle Blunderbuss by Martinoni with Folding Stock circa 1750 French Pistols This example bears serial number

This example bears serial number 39845

Both fittings have several Chinese "Sun" emblems

The wicked heavy 35 1/4 inch curved blade's ricasso is marked on one side with the makers name

At first unable to reach him because of fumes and smoke

sent with the Ninth Corps across the mountains to take part in

Original 18th Century Italian Ornate Flintlock Oval Muzzle Blunderbuss by Martinoni with Folding Stock circa 1750 French Pistols This example bears serial numberOriginal Item: One of a kind. Here we have a most beautifully constructed Italian oval mouth Barrel Blunderbuss, with a lock clearly marked MARTINONI under the flash pan. This particular style is often called an "Assassino di lupe", which translates to "Wolf Killer". Overall it is in really nice condition, and is a beautiful example. It has a lovely figured wood stock, with silver wire inlay on the top side, as well as carving around the mounts. The