A Dutch Flintlock BlunderbussSigned Mastreck (sic), Late 17th CenturyWith three-stage barrel turned at the belled muzzle and at the mid-section, octagonal breech becoming polygonal, plain tang, border engraved rounded lock signed in capitals and decorated with scrolling foliage, beechwood full stock (some old worming) with apron around the barrel tang, plain iron mounts comprising rounded butt-plate and trigger-guard both secured by iron tacks, the latter with pointed finial, saddle-bar and ring, single turned ramrod-pipe, and later wooden ramrod (barrel and mounts with some old surface patination) 59.3 cm. barrel This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.