British Government Issue Blunderbuss by J.Richards c.1770 Browning LMG In February of 1943

In February of 1943

The force added "Royal" to its name in 1904

However the barrel bears a silver inlaid oval escutcheon engraved: MORTIMER

together with a handful of other Prison Service Muskets

Offered in wonderful collector's condition

British Government Issue Blunderbuss by J.Richards c.1770 Browning LMG In February of 1943Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fascinating Iron Barreled Blunderbuss measuring 28" overall with gracefully swamped 14" barrel. Complete with brass mounts and brass tipped ram rod, the lock is Crown over G. R. marked and inscribed "J. Richards" across lock tail. The Iron Barrel is also marked "J. Richards" with "Strand, London" and bears correct London Proof markings of the time. Also on the barrel are the initials "I. R. S." representing