Michael Murphy Gunmaker/Inventor

Michael Murphy

Gunmaker/Inventor

2 Essex Quay

Dublin

                 Michael Murphy noted as the inventor of the Rotary "Top Hat" Multi Shot Pistol.

                              This style of pistol produced predominantly by W& J Rigby   possibly under licence or the Rigby's having bought the rights to produce this style of pistol.

    Inscriptions reads: "Invented by M. Murphy" 

This pistol registered in Dublin City."DC 5307".

We are always interested in knowing of other multi-shot weapons utilising the rotary "Top Hat" percussion ignition system.

Our appreciation to the owner for photography and permission to publish.

Michael Murphy originally listed by M.S. Dudley Westropp, MRIA. 

Journal Arms & Armour Society, 1957.

Vol.11. No 1.

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