Obadiah Wisdom: Gunmaker.

Obadiah Wisdom
Gunmaker
106 West Street
Drogheda
Co: Louth

Obadiah Wisdom Percussion Overcoat Pistol. Private Collection.

This pistol from first appearances looks to be a conversion (Flintlock to Percussion) but on closer examination it can be seen as having been made on what was a flintlock sideplate and never was a flintlock. This was a very common occurrence due to the overlap with the two ignition systems. The gunmakers were forced to utilise the stock in hand. This pistol with a drum and nipple fitted.  Odadiah Wisdom has been wrongly listed by many collectors/writers. i.e., Wisdon/Widson.

This pistol is of interest not only because of this gunmaker but because of its overall condition and the fact that it was registered in County Londonderry under the 1843 Registration Act.

(LY 112).

Obadiah Wisdoms trading dates in Drogheda are circa 1795- 1822.

Anyone with guns/pistols by this gunmaker we would be pleased to hear from you.

Dave Stroud. R.A..