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Rare British Blunderbuss Muskatoon Rifle Made By John Knubley Gun Maker To The Royal Family
Currency:CAD
Category:Firearms & Military
Start Price:6,000.00 CAD
NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00CAD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2026 Mar 21 @ 09:00UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Canadian Classification: ANTIQUE-NO PAL REQUIRED
Manufacturer: John Knubley
Make: Muskatoon Rifle
Model: N/A
Cal: N/A
Barrel Length: 23.2"
Magazine Capacity: 1
Action/Type: Single shot/Rifle
Scope: N/A
Serial Number: N/A
Rare British Blunder Buss Muskatoon Rifle make by John Knubley, gun maker to the Royal Family of England (1786-1797).
"John Knubley began his career as a gunmaker in the county of Yorkshire in the 1760s before moving his business to London where he is recorded at two addresses on Charing Cross between 1786 and 1794. He became gunmaker to the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Clarence and Prince Edward, and was a contractor to Ordnance between 1790 and 1794. Upon his death in 1795 his business was taken over by Samuel Brunn and continued trading as Knubley & Co. or Knubley & Brunn until 1797." Ancestry Guns.com
The Knubley name is highly collectible in early English arms, and this example displays the bold, classic form associated with period coaching, trade, or defensive black powder arms. The photos show an attractive aged patina to the brass barrel, expected finish wear and age to the lock and metal components, and honest wear to the wooden stock from handling and time.
This is a visually impressive antique firearm with strong collector and display appeal, particularly with the Knubley maker marking present. Scarce and desirable early flintlock arm by a noted British maker, well suited to antique firearms, militaria, and early English arms collections.
Stock shows few scratches and scuffs, few light dings and dents, few tiny chips. There are repairs on the right side of the stock whereby a piece has been added and there is a long (13") hairline crack. There are also two fine hairline cracks in front of lock plate on the right side. On the left side there is a repair (wood piece has been added), few small chips by the butt plate area. Condition is very good for age.
Brass/metal finish shows light scuffs, fine scratches, little patina and tarnish, few small dings; condition is very good for age.
Bore shows good for age.
Auction Location:
340 Bishopsgate Road, Burford, Ontario, N0E 1A0, Canada
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Buyers Premium, Taxes and Fees
Buyer's Premium:
15%
Taxes: Tax appropriate to Canadian destinations dependent upon regional requirements. Taxes for outside of Ontario differ. Alberta 5%, British Columbia 12%, Manitoba 12%, New Brunswick 15%, Newfoundland 15%, NWT 5%, Nova Scotia 15%, Nunavut 5%, Ontario 13%, Quebec 14.975%, Prince Edward Island 15%, Saskatchewan 11%, Yukon 5%.
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Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| GST |
5% |
Alberta Tax |
| GST |
5% |
British Columbia Tax |
| GST |
5% |
Manitoba Tax |
| HST |
15% |
New Brunswick Tax |
| HST |
15% |
Newfoundland Tax |
| GST |
5% |
Saskatchewan Tax |
| GST |
5% |
Yukon Tax |
| GST |
5% |
Northwest Territories Tax |
| HST |
14% |
Nova Scotia Tax |
| GST |
5% |
Quebec Tax |
| HST |
13% |
Ontario Tax |
| GST |
5% |
Nunavut Tax |
| HST |
15% |
PEI Tax |
| GST |
5% |
Status Card Exemption |
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| 0.00 |
Infinite |
15% |
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