Blunderbuss, Musketoon, Boat Guns
The first three images are examples of a Blunderbuss, a Musketoon, and a Boat
Gun. Note the similarities as well as the difference. The blunderbuss in this
example has a barrel with a diameter of 1.5 inches, the Musketoon has 1 inch barrel
and the boat gun has a diameter of 1.25 inches. While the barrel of the Musketoon
appears to flare, it really is just shapped like a cannon. The pintle mount of
the boat gun give the weapon added stability during firing as the recoil of the
weapon is absorbed by the ship. The boat gun in effect is a small swivel gun.

Blunderbuss, 1710

Musketoon, 1757

Boat Gun 1700s era

17th Century Wheellock Blunderbuss
18th Century Blunderbuss Pistol from England
18th Century German Blunderbuss
18th Century French Blunderbuss
18th Century Spanish Blunderbuss
18th Century 29 inch, English Coach Gun (Blunderbuss)