A Flintlock Blunderbuss by Probin of London, With three-stage octagonal to round barrel, stamped London on the breech, fitted with sprung bayonet above, plain tang with sliding bayonet retaining lug, stepped, signed, border engraved brass lock, full-stocked in walnut (repair to fore-end of stock - see photos) with raised apron around the tang, beautifully engraved brass mounts comprising foliate engraved side-plate, butt plate and trigger guard with acorn finial. 

PROBIN

Henry From Snow Hill, Birmingham, Gunmaker, 20 Goswell Road, Died 1835 (aged 39). 

John Gunmaker, 29 Lisle St., Leicester Square, 1826-41. 70 Strand 1842; 11 Agar Steet, Strand, 1843-6; 115 St. Martin Lane, 1846. Another John Probin, Birmingham, Circa 1770-1800 sometimes marked guns London. 

Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.

Dimensions:

Bore: N/A

Barrel Length: 14.5 Inches (36.8 cm)

Overall Length: 30.5 Inches (78 cm)