English blunderbuss rifle

[TonnyR]

I would like to get some information about this blunderbuss, what do You think about it? Brass funnel looks kinda strange to me, I never saw one before.

 

[CyrusP]

What an interesting piece. Brass funnel fitted to steel barrel is unique to me. Also, is that a hammer block safety that folds into place over the nipple?

 

[Colonial Boy]

What an interesting piece. Brass funnel fitted to steel barrel is unique to me. Also, is that a hammer block safety that folds into place over the nipple?

Very interesting gun and a prize for any collection.
I’ve seen the brass funnel addition before and the.hammer block safety is rare also, more usual is a pivoting block that the breast of the hammer rests on and that falls away upon cocking