Original Silver Mounted Flintlock Blunderbuss by Schumski of Vienna with Emblems of the Prussian von Steuben Family c.1730 U.S. Marines USMC This incredible example was made

This incredible example was made by Purdey in 1893

They were not a major contractor

These were intended for use by NCOs in "Jaeger" units and other light infantry

while the M1A1 has replaced these parts with a firing pin machined into the face of the bolt

The 307th was back in action on June 10th escorting bombers to the Italian island stronghold of Pantelleria

Original Silver Mounted Flintlock Blunderbuss by Schumski of Vienna with Emblems of the Prussian von Steuben Family c.1730 U.S. Marines USMC This incredible example was madeOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a very high quality Viennese Flintlock Blunderbuss, made by Schumski of Vienna, displaying the Ottoman influence of the Siege of Vienna in the 1680's. Measuring 32" in overall length with a gold inlaid iron barrel of 19 1 2". It is beautifully mounted in SILVER including Butt Plate, Side Plate, Trigger Guard, two Barrel Bands and an oval Escutcheon displaying the FAMILY CREST of the BARONS VON STEUBEN OF