Very good condition original antique Italian flintlock blunderbuss musket that is marked “G. Balsarini” on the lock. I have not been able to find any information on this maker. Mechanically functions fine and tight. Metal finish is original bright with some scattered gray and brown patina. Beautiful original engraving. 16 ¼” fluted barrel has a dark pitted smooth bore. Muzzle bell measures about 1” in diameter. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Right side of forend has a repaired crack. Forend also has a repaired break through both sides. Stock has a folding mechanism at the wrist. This works, but is somewhat wobbly. Has a few tiny cracks by the mechanism. Also features a belt clip on the left side of stock. Complete with correct original wooden ramrod. A hard to find Italian folding stock blunderbuss that will make an impressive addition to a collection!