Existence of matchlock blunderbusses?

[hyuzu]

Is there any historical evidence (or surviving examples) for the existence of matchlock blunderbusses? By blunderbuss I'm referring to a firearm with the characteristic flared muzzle, intending to be used in a shotgun-like capacity, rather than just a regular musket loaded with loose shot or 'buck and ball' loads.

The only example I have seen which looks close to one was found through a google search, with not much info given: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f2/29/ce/f229ceb862e9599f52e9ae770d4b8460.jpg

The description simply says: "An unusual matchlock blunderbuss pistol originating from France, 17th century".

I have no idea if it's authentic. Matchlocks from the west aren't my specialty.

 

[tenngun]

Early mayhlocks experimented with lots of designs including revolvers and breachloaders. I’ve can’t remember seeing one but wouldn’t be surprised.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

... have many books on both types & I too don’t recall seeing a matchlock one ...

 

[Pukka Bundook]

I do not recall seeing any either.
However!
From a German account by a Leonhardt Fronsperger (published 1566) we learn of an arm called a Streurohre, which was capable of firing 12-15 balls at once. This arm was short, only about 1 ft 6" over all.
According to Fronsperger, these arms were used by troops during an assault, when their scattering shots were considered extremely advantageous.
What this gun looked like I have no idea....and do not know if match or wheel operated.
The first real mention of a Blunderbuss appears to be a patent taken out in the Low Countries, by a Henrick Theilmans on 26th Oct. 1598, "For certain types of gun called a Donderbuss, (Thundergun) that are concealed inside the ship; Useful and advantageous for inflicting damage against the common enemy, the same on land as sea".
There Are a few Wheelock blunderbusses from the very end of the 16th Century, though Extremely rare.

The above from Baxters "Blunderbusses", P.10.

Best,

Richard.