A fine replica of flintlock blunderbuss with a short large caliber barrel, presumably Spanish. Equipped with an ornate buttplate attached to a walnut stock. Adorned with hand carved flowers. Struck with a proof stamp showing two crossed guns with illegible lettering. A precursor to the shotgun, the flintlock blunderbuss was often issued to cavalry or naval troops for use in close-quarter combat. A precursor to the shotgun, the flintlock blunderbuss was often issued to cavalry or naval troops for use in close-quarter combat. Antique Guns And Fire Arms For Collectors.