John Pattison
Gunmaker
Dublin
Dublin Evening Post August 16th 1816.
Image courtesy of Susan O'Hea.
Please refer to our "older posts" with respect to the Pattison Dynasty of Gunmakers in Dublin.
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W & J Rigby
Magazine Pistol
Dublin
The classic Rigby style percussion pistol with magazine stock.
Thanks to the owner for photography and permission to publish.
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Edmond Pope
Gun Manufacturer
Clonmel.
Patent No.1465. 1864. Double Lock-Fast Action.*
* The British Shotgun. Vol 1. 1850-1870 by Crudgington & Baker. pgs. 62 &63
Our sincere thanks to the owner for the image and permission to publish.
Please refer to our "older post" with respect to this gunmaker
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NB: We hope to obtain a better image in due course.
Notice of Quarter Sessions
County Longford
Registry of Fire Arms
Under the 6th and 7th Victoria, Chap. 74
Longford Journal 16th December 1843.
Image courtesy of The British Newspaper Archive.
Please refer to our "older posts" with respect to this Act.
We are always interested to know of weapons "branded" under this legislation.
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A Proclamation.
The 1843 Registration Act.
Image courtesy of the British Newspaper Archive.
Each of the forty areas were issued a proclamation and the law was implemented as of January 1844.
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Thomas Calderwood
14 North Earl Street
Dublin
c.1820
Flintlock Overcoat/Travelling Pistol. French Cock. Roller Frizzen. Sliding Safety. Platinum Vent.
Image courtesy of Dan Morphy Auctioneers
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