William Kavanagh
Gunmaker
4 Lower Ormond Quay
Dublin
Photograph Private Collection.
Kavanagh's were one of the most eminent gunmaking families trading in Dublin throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
I wrote an article for the Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain which includes the trading dates for each of the Kavanagh
business's.
These dates are not finite but give a broad overview of all the known connections with this dynasty of gunmakers. Link below:
http://www.mlagb.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/201201_cavanagh.pdf
Attached are a pair of Target Pistols associated with this family.
The pistols are unusual for target pistols in that they had captive ramrods and the barrels being octagonal yet appearing hexagonal. The top and bottom ribs being very narrow. (see photographs). They date from circa 1840 and were registered under the 1843 Registration Act in South Tipperary. (ST 1306 & ST 1307)
They were sold through auction in Lincolnshire.
Octagonal muzzle with captive ramrods.
Reverse side showing Registration Numbers ST 1306 &St 1307. ( South Tipperary )
A very honest set of pistols in what appears to be their contemporary blue baize lined mahogany case with accoutrements.
We are always pleased to receive information regarding the Kavanagh family of gunmakers and also news of any weapons registered in Co:Tipperary. Either North or South.
Dave Stroud R.A..
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