Blunderbluss Replica Guns by Denix

Blunderbuss Flintlock Gun Replicas

Blunderbuss Flintlock Replica Guns

Replica Weaponry offers the largest selection of historical Replica Flintlock Guns including pistols and rifles.   Find your favorite blunderbuss, musket, or flintlock pistol or flintlock rifle replica. Made by Denix, these ornamental flintlock guns replicas of famous and antique guns each incorporate a firing mechanism which endeavors to simulate the workings of the original flintlock gun in every possible way. Construction is generally of high-grade casting alloy, with genuine hardwoods used where applicable. Finishes replicate both the as-made finish of the original flintlock gun and, in some cases, the patinas developed with time and use. These replicas are intended for collection, display, and decoration only. Although the lock-actions on the replica firearms are mechanically functional, these items are completely safe and non-fireable. No federal license is required to buy, sell or posses these replicas.

The term "blunderbuss" is of Dutch origin, from the Dutch word donderbus, which is a combination of donder, meaning "thunder", and bus, meaning "Pipe".

The blunderbuss could be considered an early shotgun, and served in similar roles. While various old accounts often list the blunderbuss as being loaded with various scrap iron, rocks, or wood this would result in damage to the bore of the gun; it was typically loaded with a number of lead balls smaller than the bore diameter. Barrels could be made of steel or brass.

The blunderbuss, and especially the shorter dragon, was typically issued to troops such as cavalry, who needed a lightweight, easily handled firearm. The dragon became so associated with cavalry and mounted infantry that the term dragoon became synonymous with mounted infantry. In addition to the cavalry, the blunderbuss found use for other duties in which the shotgun-like qualities were desirable, such as for guarding prisoners or defending a mail coach, and its use for urban combat was also recognized.