McDermott. Duelling/Target/Carbine.

McDermott
Dublin
Duelling/Target/Pistols/Carbine.

                                                                           c.1800

                    Cased pair of Flintlock Duelling/Target/Carbine Pistols by McDermott.


An rare pair of combination pistols. One pistol fitted for the use with the shoulder stock.
        The other unusual feature being the trigger guard spurs that can be attached/detached.

                                           One stock with provision for shoulder stock 

                          Trigger guard with two apertures, threaded to secure the spurs.

                              Pistols having ramped frizzen springs. Gold breech plugs.                                                             

Engraved silver escutcheon. 
"The gift of Jno D. Eccles to Robert Smith"

These pistols presented to Robert Smith of the family Smith-Cusack of Newtown, Kings County by Jno D. Eccles.

                      Please refer to our earlier blogs with regard to the McDermotts.

            Our sincere thanks to the owner for photography and permission to publish.
                   
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