McDermott
Dublin
Duelling/Target/Pistols/Carbine.
c.1800
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.
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. |
Our sincere thanks to the owner for photography and permission to publish.
N.B: Please click " older posts" to read our full body of work.
Dave Stroud.ramrodantiques.co.uk
No comments:
Post a Comment