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
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1750*
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Wilson,
Alexander (Wils) sic.
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1820**
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Wilson,
James
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1742-1798*
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22 Little
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Wilson,
James
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1710-1712*
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Wilson,
James
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1819-1841*
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45 New Row West,
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Wilson,
James.
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1862-1871
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1883-1891
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Wilson,John
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1840
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10 John St.W
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Wilson,John
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1864-1866
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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
I have a Wilson percussion cap pepper box revolver is this gun by wilsom of dublin
ReplyDeleteHi If you send a photograph we might be able to help you.
DeleteAny proof marks? The majority of these pepperpot revolvers were imports from Birmingham.Dave Stroud.