Early 19th Century Gun, Pistol & Weaponry Registry in Ireland.

     Early 19th Century Gun,Pistol,Blunderbuss,Sword & Bayonet Registration in Ireland.
County Cavan.

Sample from the Barony of Clonmahon, Cavan showing weapons in circulation 1830-1832


The above register covering the period 1830-1832 just highlights the lengths the Government was undertaking in order to gauge the levels of weaponry in circulation throughout the troubled counties of Ireland.

Following the Rebellion of 1798 various laws were passed in an attempt to control the arms in circulation and this culminated in the 1843 Registration Act which led to the "Branding" of weapons by County or Borough.

We are always pleased to know of weapons registered under the 1843 Act.

Dave Stroud R.A..