Wednesday 3 May 2017

Henry Allport, Cork.


 

Henry Allport

Gunmaker 

Cork


   A very honest pair of 38 bore Percussion O/U Belt Pistols retailed by Henry Allport of Cork. c.1840

                        Top flat engraved H. Allport. Cork. Blued Belt Clips to left hand side.
              Scroll engraved and acid etched frames and hammers. Captive ramrods. 
                                       Internal hinged buttcaps. Vent screws.
                        
                  
                                                       Henry Allport is listed at:-
                                              Trade label for the period c.1856/1863.



Allport,Henry
Cork
c.1820-1850
77 Georges Street
Allport,Henry
Cork
c.1856/1863
67 George Street, Old.


    These pistols retailed by Henry Allport and manufactured and proofed in Birmingham.             
                                          
                    Our thanks to the owner for photography and permission to publish.

                                            Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

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