John McCormick
Gunsmith
Belfast
During the early months of 1773 John McCormick was in search of a journeyman gunsmith " "that is properly qualified in his business"
In addition, he was seeking an apprentice as advertised in the Belfast Newsletter of 12th February 1773.
John McCormick's son Robert carried on this company and is discussed in an earlier blog.(3/9/2015)
The company was founded in Belfast by John McCormick c.1759. He died in 1785 and the business was then taken over by his son Robert. In 1794 (refer above) Robert Mc Cormick moved the business to Dublin where he intended "carrying on the Gun-making business in a more extensive and complete manner than formerly" By 1798 (the rebellion year) Robert had moved to America working on Government contracts. He ultimately ended a bankrupt and was jailed. Not a fitting end to one of the masters of the Irish guntrade. His work being some of the finest produced.
We are always keen to discuss any aspect of the early Irish guntrade.
Dave Stroud. R.A..
I have a very good pair of duelling pistols in "classic" style marked Mc Cormick, Belfast Original case and accoutrements.
ReplyDeleteAlso a cased pair by Tomlinson of Dublin, circa 1800.
"North and South" !! Very lucky to find them some 30 years ago in
California.
Pob Hwyl. Gareth.