Wednesday, 1 June 2016

Joseph Bowls. Gunmaker.


Joseph Bowls
Gunmaker
Cork

Magazine stocked percussion overcoat pistol by Joseph Bowls of Cork. c.1830

The hinged magazine trap a popular feature in Ireland instigated but not patented by 
Wm & Jn Rigby. The lockplate with back sliding safety,stepped lock with engraved outline to hammer. (lacking).

   Joseph Bowls successor to Mr Robert Rogers
dated Cork, March 27th 1818.

The above advertisement confirming his old trading address which he shared with his father in Georges Street.

Trading Dates & Addresses for Bowls, Cork.

Bowls& Son
1845

Bowls Joseph
1818-1833
22 Patrick Street
Bowls Joseph
1812/1818
George Street
Bowls,James  (father)
1806
Duncan street

Please refer to our "older posts" with regard to the above gunmakers

Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

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