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I recently came across a blunderbuss rifle at an estate sale, and I am looking to sell it in the near future. After doing some research, I've found that most muzzle loaders of this make and model are relatively hard to find - and expensive. This particular piece is in excellent condition, and from what I can tell is still fully-functional. This is only a brief summary - if anyone reading this is interested in more detailed information with pictures, don't hesitate to send me a message.
Before I post a classified ad, I wanted to reach out to the community and gather some information about buying and selling black powder rifles. I am new to the community, and very interested in what experienced sellers have to say.
I am under the impression that residents of Washington state are able to sell black powder weaponry without an FFL transfer or any of the related paperwork. Is this still true? Like I said I picked this up at a haphazardly arranged estate sale, in which the relatives of the deceased party had no paperwork for the firearms, nor did they care much about them. If all my information is correct, then I can proceed.
If there is any other vital information you veteran sellers might want to share regarding selling BP weaponry, please let me know!
Thank you.
EDIT: Attaching pictures by popular demand. Here is what I have thus far, Private Message me for price inquiries and/or additional photos.
Here is some more information on the Blunderbuss - I will begin with the information I have gathered thus far. This is a British made blunderbuss signed, "Ryan & Watson". From my understanding this is a mid to late 18th century firearm, and to the best of my knowledge all of the parts seem to be original. The barrel is stamped with the initials "IR" (Ireland?) with a crown mounted atop the lettering. There is a symbol which looks to me to be a coat of arms above the initial stamp, and a symbol below as well. The mounts are made of steel and are in very good condition. The stock, as well as the rest of the firearm's wood pieces are also in very good condition (but may have been refinished at some point in time; thanks to AndyinEverson for pointing that out). The grip is a fine checkered pattern, and the trigger guard's ornamental engravings are in great shape.
It also has a spring loaded bayonet that sits on top of the barrel. This is most definitely fully-functional. Underneath said bayonet there is a clear and defined stamp spelling out, "LONDON".
Before I post a classified ad, I wanted to reach out to the community and gather some information about buying and selling black powder rifles. I am new to the community, and very interested in what experienced sellers have to say.
I am under the impression that residents of Washington state are able to sell black powder weaponry without an FFL transfer or any of the related paperwork. Is this still true? Like I said I picked this up at a haphazardly arranged estate sale, in which the relatives of the deceased party had no paperwork for the firearms, nor did they care much about them. If all my information is correct, then I can proceed.
If there is any other vital information you veteran sellers might want to share regarding selling BP weaponry, please let me know!
Thank you.
EDIT: Attaching pictures by popular demand. Here is what I have thus far, Private Message me for price inquiries and/or additional photos.
Here is some more information on the Blunderbuss - I will begin with the information I have gathered thus far. This is a British made blunderbuss signed, "Ryan & Watson". From my understanding this is a mid to late 18th century firearm, and to the best of my knowledge all of the parts seem to be original. The barrel is stamped with the initials "IR" (Ireland?) with a crown mounted atop the lettering. There is a symbol which looks to me to be a coat of arms above the initial stamp, and a symbol below as well. The mounts are made of steel and are in very good condition. The stock, as well as the rest of the firearm's wood pieces are also in very good condition (but may have been refinished at some point in time; thanks to AndyinEverson for pointing that out). The grip is a fine checkered pattern, and the trigger guard's ornamental engravings are in great shape.
It also has a spring loaded bayonet that sits on top of the barrel. This is most definitely fully-functional. Underneath said bayonet there is a clear and defined stamp spelling out, "LONDON".
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