Tuesday 27 October 2015

John McCormick/Thomas McQuiod



A Fowling Piece.

John McCormick & Thomas Mc Quoid.

Gunsmiths.




                                             Advertisement placed in January 1773. 

As we can see from the above advertisement John McCormick made fowling pieces with left handed locks! The one in this advertisement "almost new". Obviously a very highly prized possession as the owner (Roger McClea?) was offering half a guinea reward for its safe return. Interestingly, another gunsmith Thomas McQuoid of Newtownards is also quoted as a contact.

"Stolen and Mislaid" advertisements were common at this time. Sometimes listed as "Lost" or "Strayed". Especially where livestock was concerned. Many other items appear in these listings
but unsurprisingly stolen/mislaid guns and pistols were regularly sought.

Check out our blog for 17/9/2015. Peter Vickers, Gunmaker


Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk













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