Wilson. Gunmaker's Dublin.

 Wilson

Gunmaker's

Dublin

                           Drum & Nipple converted pistol. Lock signed "Wilson" in script. c. 1810. 
             Conversion executed c. 1825 by a "smith". The hammer with the typical Irish wide                    collar. This later feature being influenced by Forsyth in England. 

The name Wilson is a common within the circles of Dublin gunmakers as can be seen from the attached list.

Wilson, Alexander	1750*
Wilson, Alexander (Wils) sic.	1820**
Wilson, James	1742-1798*	22 Little Mary Street. Surrendered as Rebel
Wilson, James	1710-1712*
Wilson, James	1819-1841*	45 New Row West,Thomas Street
Wilson, James.	1862-1871	92 Capel Street.
Wilson,James.F.	1883-1891	92 Capel Street.
Wilson,John	1840	10 John St.W
Wilson,John	1864-1866	14 Marlborough Place

                   The classic Irish overcoat pistol converted from flintlock to percussion.  

                                      "Dublin" in script to the top flat of the barrel.

           We are always interested in pistols/guns by any of the Wilson family of Dublin gunmakers.

*Alexander & James Wilson originally listed by M.S. Dudley Westropp, MRIA. 

Journal Arms & Armour Society, 1957.

Vol.11. No 1.

**Alexander Wils' (sic) c.1820 listed by Ian Glendenning. 
British Pistols & Guns 1640-1840. 1951.

Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk