The Blunderbuss History & Development

The "bell mouthed" gun associated with highwaymen and pirates had its origin in the 16th century, it was used by civilian and military travellers, and it continued to be made in parts of the world until well into the 19th century. This history covers its development and use and illustrates more of the blunderbuss class of firearm than have ever before appeared in one study. The Blunderbuss 1500-1900 by James D. Forman. 40 pp., 53 ill.