Trulock & Harriss 1877

Freemans Journal 29th August 1877.

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Trulock Brothers. 1871

Trulock/Truelock Brothers

Gunmakers

Dublin

Freemans Journal 28th July 1871.

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It is not clear here whether it was Samuel, Richard or the youngest brother William who was involved in this unfortunate incident. Prior to becoming Trulock Brothers they traded as S & R Trulock. It wasn't until William entered the business that they became Trulock Brothers.

Various patents were allocated to this partnership. Please refer to: The British Shotgun.Volume One. 1850-1870 by I.M. Crudgington & D.J. Baker. Published by Barrie & Jenkins Ltd.. 1979. 

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Expanding Sporting Cartridge. 1829.

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The agent is not named in this advertisment but it is likely to be Henry Webb, Gunmaker. He being noted at No.1 Jervis Street, Dublin.  It is likely this is either a typo or Henry Webb's  door number was altered.

Research ongoing.

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Hunter & Madill 1887

Hunter & Madill

Gunmakers

Belfast

1887

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Hunter & Madill Xmas 1890

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Daniel Hamill Gunmaker Belfast 1839

The Northern Whig 4th May 1839

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Please refer to our older post with respect to Daniel Hamill dated: 19/4/2019 & 5/2/2018.

Samuel Hoy details can be found dated: 3/4/2018.

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Michael Loughlan Gun Maker. Youghal.

Letterhead stamp and signature from 1897.

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Morton Gunmakers. Cork & Limerick.

Morton & Son Confusion?

Gunmakers

Limerick

 

Saunders Newsletter; 28th September 1867.

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Interestingly, the Morton name in gunmaking has been connected with both Cork & Limerick during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

In Cork they traded under different guises i.e. R. Morton, William Morton and William Morton & Son and traded throughout in this period at Georges Street, Cork. c.1846-c1909..

Not until c. 1869 were they connected to Limerick when they first appear at 2 Ellen Street, Limerick as Morton & Son. Gunmakers. They went on to trade at 17 Patrick Street through to c.1893 again as Morton,W & Son. 

It just could be plausible that Morton & Son Gunmakers were in the process of setting-up business in Limerick when this consignment was siezed in 1867? It is unlikely to be a Fenian plot as the package was clearly marked, although seemingly in error, "M.Morton & Son, Gunmakers, Limerick"

We are always interested in any early material related to the movement and manufacture of arms in Ireland.

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Charles Weekes & Co.. Dublin.

 

Charles Weekes & Co..

Gun, Rifle, Revolver & Fishing Tackle Manufacturer.

Dublin

Letterheading for Charles Weekes & Co.. c.1897.
 
This letterheading states that the Weekes name had been connected with the gun trade for "Nearly a century". Existing information indicates John Weekes & Son (Charles) were trading by 1859 and John Weekes could have been in the trade prior to his son entering the business? Alternatively John Weekes could have bought out a gunmaker who had commenced business in c.1800 and utilised this established date as was the fashion at this time.

We are always interested in any information related to this company

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John Weekes & Sons. Dublin. 1874

John Weekes & Sons

Gun Makers

Dublin

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Edward Bassett Dublin 1841.

Warder & Dublin Weekly 6th February 1841.

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Trulock & Harriss. Gunmakers Dublin. 1864

 

Trulock & Harriss 

Gunmakers

Dublin

Freemans Journal 22nd June 1864

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Successor to Mr Thomas Bennett. Kells 1846.

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The reference to "The Arms Act having been done away with" is particularly telling! This would have freed-up the guntrade in Ireland and as can be seen made the importation of arms much easier from both Birmingham & London.

 

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