W & J Rigby Percussion Derringer MN 1664.

 

 

 W & J Rigby 

Gunmakers

Dublin

The classic Irish Derringer style.

The percussion bolster without a vent. Possibly blown and plugged or produced without a vent?

W & J Rigby to backaction lock.

Registered in County Monaghan (M-N 1664)

(Private collection)

David Stroud ramrodantiques.co.uk

Happy St Patrick's Day 17/3/2024.

 

                               Happy St Patrick's Day.

Whether you are in Ireland, America, Australia, Canada.... or   elsewhere on the globe. Have a great day and remember, if you are of Irish stock, there are over eighty million of you. My word that's a lot of Guinness!!!

Cheers to you all and a big thank you to all those following and adding to this blog.

                         Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

 

Thomas Fowler, Dublin Trade Card/Label. c. 1812 engraved by Samuel Clayton (c.1783-d.1853)

 

Thomas Fowler

Gunmaker

Dublin

 Thomas Fowler trade card/label c.1812 engraved by Samuel       Clayton (c.1783-d.1853).

(Image courtesy of Blackwell Auctions. Clearwater, Florida, USA..)
 

Thomas Fowler traded at No.29 Capel Street from 1812-1824.

Thomas Fowlers engraver Mr. Samuel Clayton was transported to Australia for forgery in 1816.

Our sincere thanks to Blackwell Auctions and Mr. N. Dignan for bringing this label and associated pistols to our attention.

For further details of the pistols please see the attached link:

       https://bid.blackwellauctions.com/lots/view/5-IBYO5/pair-of-early-19c-fowler-dueling-pistols . 

 

                   Please refer to our older posts with respect to this esteemed Dublin gunmaker.

                                                David Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk