Thursday 1 December 2016

Wm & Jn Rigby. Featured Pistol.



Wm & Jn Rigby
Dublin
Featured Pistol

(All Metal)


                                           Rotary "Top Hat" 4 Shot Percussion Pistol c.1829

                                      This weapon registered in County Wexford WX-5589
                                                                      Reverse side
                                                               Barrel & Nipple Key.
                                              Rotary hammer raised in firing postion.
                       
                          Our special thanks to the owner for photography and permission to publish.

For further details relating to this style of pistol please refer to Great Irish Gunmakers Messrs Rigby
1760-1869 by D.H.L.Back. 1992, Historical Firearms.
                                                   
                                                   Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk
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2 comments:

  1. 25th Dragoon31 August 2022 at 11:59

    I have an almost identical one with barrels numbered 1 to 4.

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    1. ramrodantiques.blogspot.com1 September 2022 at 02:55

      Hi. Thanks for your comment. Is the pistol registered under the 1843 Act?

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