Original 18th Century Queen Anne Marked British Flintlock Blunderbuss by John Brush with Dog Safety made in 1707

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a British Iron Barreled Blunderbuss, as used during the 18th Century. The lock is maker marked I. / BRUSH on the tail of the lock, indicating production by London gunmaker John Brush (at the time I would be substituted for the letter J). Notes from the antique gunsmith who lasted serviced it indicate that it is additionally marked on the inside of the lock plate with J.B. over V11, which indicates manufacture by Brush in 1707. This maker has a rather interesting history, having joined the Gunmaker's company of London in 1699, after which they became a Military Contractor from 1703-1715, roughly the reign of Queen Anne. They then moved to Williamsburg in the American Colony of Virginia in 1717, having been enticed to move by being offered land on which to build a house, among other incentives. He worked there repairing "All arms in the publik magazine." and building parts until his passing in 1727. Definitely some fantast