Virginia to Ballyshannon No 2 Coaching Blunderbuss.

Virginia & Ballyshannon

Coaching

Blunderbuss.

                                   Brass buttplate engraved Virginia & Ballyshannon No2

                               

                             

                                                  

                       Our thanks to Paul G. Keegan for photography and permission to publish.
               We are always interested in weapons marked for the coaching services within Ireland.
                                                 
                                                  Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Monaghan. Pigot's Directory 1824.

Monaghan
1824 Pigot's Directory.

                                    Material courtesy of The Granary Library, Limerick.
                     
                       We are always interested in any information regarding Irish gunmakers.
                                                   Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

I.C.I.Ltd..Belfast.

Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd..
65 Great George's Street.
Belfast.

           Address label for I.C.I Ltd., Safety Cartridges- Ammunition Division 1. Class 6..

We are always interested in advertising material related to cartridge manufacture/retail within Ireland.
                  Our thanks to the owner for photography and permission to publish.
                                       Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Belfast Gunmakers 1824.

Pigot's Directory of Ireland
Belfast
1824.

                                    Material courtesy of The Granary Library, Limerick.

           We are always interested in information relating to the early gunmakers of Ireland.

                                                 Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Richardson. Gun-Maker. Kilkenny.

Richardson
Gun-Maker
Kilkenny

                   Advertisement taken from the  Wexford Independent 1st February 1822.
                                                   Image courtesy of Wexford Library

Known trading dates &  addresses for Richardson,  Kilkenny.    Richardson.	As above.     1822	Patrick Street
Richardson, Andrew	1839	Patrick Street
Richardson, William	Pigot's             1824&1856	Patrick Street

                    

                    We are always interested in guns/pistols produced by Kilkenny gunmakers.

Please refer to our older posts with respect to Richardson, Gun-Maker dated 12/7/2016.

William Richardson(1824) originally listed by M.S. Dudley Westropp, MRIA.Journal 

Arms & Armour Society, 1957.Vol.11. No 1.

                                                     Dave Stroud.ramrodantiques.co.uk

Garryowen, Limerick Great Fancy Fair, Fete & Garden Entertainment.

Garryowen, Limerick. 

Great Fancy Fair, Fete & Garden Entertainment.

                                                                          1895

                                           An early reference to "Clay Pigeon Shooting".

       Please refer to the attached link regarding Garryowen: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garryowen_(air) 

                     Our thanks to The Granary Library, Limerick for the above advertising material.

                                               Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Clonmel: Gunmakers. c.1824.

Clonmel
Gun Makers
Pigot's 1824 Directory.

                              Material courtesy of The Granary Library, Limerick.
             

                 We are always interested in weapons manufactured/retailed in Clonmel.

                                           Dave Sroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Game Notice. Waterford 1812

Waterford
Game Notice
1812.

                  We are always interested in any material related to early fieldsports in Ireland.

                                                  Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Braddell & Son Cartridge.

J. Braddell & Son

Belfast.

JB&S monogram within the hand of Ulster.

                                       
We are always interested in material related to shotgun cartridges retailed/manufactured in Ireland.

                        Our thanks to the owner for photography and permission to publish.
                                                   Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Featured Wm & Jn Rigby Revolving Carbine.

 W & J Rigby
Dublin.

Revolving Carbine.

Seven barrelled "hand rotated" carbine with sprung bayonet sold to S. Crosthwaite in 1839 for £34.13.00

Information courtesy of Great Irish Gunmakers, Messrs Rigby 1760-1869 by D.H.L. Back.

Page 83.

Overall length 27" Barrel cluster 11" and in 32 bore. The ramrod contained within the stock.

Three bented back action lock. Integral nipple shield.  

The two side screws, one either side, are the barrel cluster release and retaining screws.

Although a seven shot revolver it has only six nipples. Barrels six and seven (centre) fire in unison!!

We think it would be advisable to start in this position if affronted by a would be assailant!

Muzzle & Extended Bayonet.

This configuration puts a whole new meaning to seventh heaven!

You may have been very happy to use this weapon but extremely unhappy to find yourself at the business end of this most intimidating piece of hardware. 

                                                   Engraved W & J Rigby, Dublin 

This weapon would have been made in the 24 Suffolk Street, workshops where William & John Rigby were at this time producing their own barrels. It was not until 1843 that they produced their first double action mechanically rotated barrels on pepperbox revolvers.

It is believed  S. Crosthwaite Esq., was the owner of  Lodge Mills, Bagenalstown, County Carlow.
           
                                 Please refer to the attached link for view of Lodge Mill.

                                        http://catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000316789

                    Our thanks to the above link and the owner of this weapon for photography and                                                                        permission to publish.

                                              Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Gamekeeper: Situation Wanted. c/o John Wheelock.Gunmaker.

John Wheelock
Gunmaker
Wexford.

                                Wexford Independent advertisement dated 19th April 1855. 
                                      Image courtesy of Wexford Library ( Local Studies).
                     
                       We are always interested in any material related to Wexford gunmakers.
                                                 Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Powder Mill Cottages. Ballincollig.

Ballincollig Royal Gunpowder Mills
Cottages.

                                                    Wilkie & Son Postcard. c.1915                                             
                                                Image courtesy of Will' Adye White.
                 
                   Photographers Wilkie & Son, King Street, Cork. Please refer to the link below.
                                                 
                                     Cork City and County Archives                          
                                   http://www.iar.ie/Archive.shtml?IE%20CCCA/U399                                                      
                                                 Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

James Harkness. Gunsmith.

James Harkness
Gunsmith
Nenagh.

                                              Francis Guy's Directory of Munster 1886.
                                    Material courtesy of The Granary Library, Limerick.

Please refer to our earlier blog with respect to the Harkness family of gunmakers dated 31/5/2016.

           We are always interested in any information related to the early gunmakers of Ireland.

                                                   Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Thomas Evans. Limerick

Thomas Evans
Gunpowder Office
Limerick.

                                                   Deane's Almanac(k) of Limerick, 1838.                             
                                   Material courtesy of The Granary Library, Limerick.

                 We are always interested in advertisements related to the early Irish guntrade.

                                              Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Sligo. Pigot's 1824.

Sligo
Pigot's Directory
1824.

                                      Material courtesy of The Granary Library, Limerick.

                    We are always interested in any material related to the gunmakers of Ireland.

                                                 Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Nestor Bros. Limerick

Nestor Bros
Limerick

                                                    Guy's Directory of Limerick 1913.
                                     Material courtesy of The Granary Library,Limerick
                 
                  We are always interested in advertisements related to the early Irish Guntrade.

                                                  Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Thomas Wilson. Gunsmith.

Thomas Wilson

Gunsmith

                            Thomas Wilson's entry in the Pigot's Directory of Ireland 1824.
                                     Material courtesy of The Granary Library, Limerick.

                  We are always interested in material related to the early gunmakers of Ireland.

                                                 Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Kilkenny. Mail Robbery.

Kilkenny 

Mail Robbery
List of Stopped Bank Notes/Bills.

1798

                                                   Advertisement 3rd October 1798 
                                               Material courtesy of Wexford Library.
               
                 We are always interested in information related to early coaching within Ireland.

                                               Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Daniel Bower: Gunsmith.

Daniel Bower

Gunsmith & Cutler

Tralee.

                                     Material courtesy of The Granary Library, Limerick.

           We are always interested in advertising material related to the early guntrade in Ireland.

                                                   Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Belfast "UFO's" engraved by Joseph Braddell & Son now "IFO's"..

   The Unidentified Firing Objects now identified.

Please refer to our earlier blog dated 12/4/2016.

  The loose locks found with swivel long nose firing pins. 

Locks engraved J. Braddell & Son.

An advertisement from the 1860's showing the locks in use.

                             

Attached Striker Lock 

Also referred to as  1. Linked Striker Lock 

       2. Pivoted Linked Striker Lock 

Attached Striker Locks are quite rare as there was no special advantage gained for the extra work required, and the striker could jam within the slot to the breech.  

See Patent No. 1525 of 3 June 1865 granted to A. Lancaster (Fig 1.)

W.W. Greener was also granted patent No.800 dated 7th March 1868. 

                    Our thanks to both Leslie Martin & Tony Murray for photography and data.

                                         
                                                Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

1858 Dublin Trades Directory.

  Dublin Trades Directory

1858

       
          We are always interested in material related to the above gunmakers/gunpowder merchants.

                                                 Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

J.Colgan & Son. Gun & Pistol Manufactory.

J.Colgan & Son
Gun & Pistol Manufactory
Limerick

                                                Deane's Almanac(k) of Limerick 1838. 
                                     Material courtesy of The Granary Library, Limerick.

Known trading dates and addresses for Colgan.  Colgan,J & Son	1838	110 George Street
Colgan & Son	1840-1846	110 George Street

Colgan,William	1856	19 Patrick Street
Also listed at No 21?

                     Please refer to our earlier posts related to the Colgan's of Limerick.

                                          Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Empty Irish Pistol/Gun Cases.

William & John Rigby

                                                                Gun Makers

19 Suffolk Street
Duelling/Target Pistol
Case.

Mahogany duelling/target pistol case.

"D" Type handle to lid.

Internal sizes: 15.25" x  8.25" x  1.75"

An original Wm & Jn Rigby trade label for the period prior to their move to 24 Suffolk Street ,                                                                           (1830)

                                                             Blue baize lined interior

                                                Brass hook closures and key escutcheon.

We are always interested in purchasing old pistol/gun cases/boxes especially those of Irish provenance with original trade cards/labels.

Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Edward Ward, Gunsmith.

Edward Ward
Gunsmith
Carrick-on-Shannon.

                                Ward's entry in Pigot's Directory of Ireland , 1824.
                              Material courtesy of The Granary Library, Limerick 

        We are always interested in any material related to the early guntrade in Ireland.

                                         Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Dublin Metropolitan Police Revolver.

                            

                            Dublin Metropolitan Police

                                          Revolver. 

                                William & James Kavanagh marked revolver, "D.M.P..264"

It is believed William & James Kavanagh held the contract to supply the Dublin Metropolitan Police.

                We would be pleased to hear from any other owners of D.M.P.. marked weapons.

                          For an overview of D.M.P.. please refer to the attached link:

               https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_Division_(Dublin_Metropolitan_Police).

                   Our sincere thanks for photography and to the attached Wikipedia link. 

                                              Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Drogheda. 1824 Pigot's Directory.

Drogheda

Gun Maker.
Pigot's Directory of Ireland.
1824.

                                         Material courtesy of The Granary Library, Limerick.

     Please refer to our earlier blogs with respect to this gunmaker dated 15/1/2016 & 21/9/2015

               We are always interested in any information related to the gunmakers of Ireland.

                                                    Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Paul Whitney. Duelling Pistols.

 Whitney
Gun Makers
Cork.

                   

                      A cased pair of 22 bore flintlock duelling pistols by Whitney c.1790.
                              10" barrels. Both pistols with crowned "V" & "P" proof marks. 
                           These pistols having been registered in County Wicklow. (WI 2623)
                  Our sincere thanks to the owner for photography and permission to publish.

                Other registered duelling pistols found marked Whitney include the following:-

                                  EC 112     Flintlock Duelling Pistols.
                                  EC 423    16 bore Duelling/Officer Pistols.
                                  EC 1225  10.5/8" Barrelled Duelling Pistols.

Paul Whitney was a prolific maker of duelling pistols outside of Dublin. As can be seen from the above details he enjoyed a discerning clientele within counties Cork & Wicklow.

George Whitney (1788/1791) & Richard Whitney (1751 d.1766) are also listed as gunmakers in Cork and the link between them, if any, has yet to fully established.

                 Please refer to our earlier blog with respect to Paul Whitney dated 25/7/2016.                                                  
                                                      Richard, George & Paul Whitney
                                                     listed by M.S. Dudley Westropp, MRIA.

Journal Arms & Armour Society, 1957.

Vol.11. No 1.

                                                                                             
            We are always interested in any weapons produced by the aforementioned gunmakers.

                                                   Dave Stroud.ramrodantiques.co.uk

John Burrows. Gunmaker.

James Burrows
Gunmaker
Ballibay

                                                            Pigot's Directory of Ireland 1824.
                      Material courtesy of The Granary Library, Michael Street, Limerick.

                       We are always interested in the early gunmakers of County Monaghan

                                                    Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Arthur Bower. Gunsmith.

Arthur Bower
Gunsmith
Killarney

                                    Bower's entry in the 1824 Pigot's Directory of Ireland.
                                   Material courtesy of The Granary Library, Limerick
       
                We are always interested in information related to the early gunsmiths of Ireland.
                                                  Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

John Wheelock. Gun-Maker. Wexford.

John Wheelock
Gun Making, Fishing Tackle and Archery Warehouse.
Wexford.

                           Advertisement from the Wexford Independent August 23rd 1851.
                                  Image courtesy of the Wexford Library. (Local Studies)

                 We are always interested in material related to the gunmaker's of Wexford.
                                                     Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Lost Pistol. Limerick-Cratloe.

H. Dalany (sic)
Silver Mounted Pistol
Lost.

                             Limerick Chronicle advertisement dated February 1782.
                                Material courtesy of The Granary Library, Limerick.

Henry Delany/Delaney was a Huguenot immigrant gunmaker who became a member of the London Gunmakers' Company in 1715.  Refer to: Great British Gunmakers 1540-1740 by Neal & Back or The Huguenot Gunmakers' of London. J.A.A.S..1968, J.F. Hayward.
               
                  We are always interested in information related to guns/pistols within Ireland.

                                                 Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk