Michael Ransford
Gunmaker
Dublin
 Flintlock Queen Anne turn-off barrel holster pistol. Silver long spurred butt cap.  
Reverse side showing pierced silver sideplate. 
| Crowned "V" and "P" Proofs with "MR" makers mark. | 
Please refer to our "Older Post" with respect to this eminent Dublin gunmaker.
Trading dates and addresses:
| 
Rainsford,
  Michael | 
c.1730-1751 | 
Castle Yard | 
| 
Rainsford,
  Michael | 
1752- d.1757 | 
Dame Street | 
Our thanks to the owner for photography and permission to publish.
Dave Stroud ramrodantiqus.co.uk
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