A Fowling Piece.
John McCormick & Thomas Mc Quoid.
Gunsmiths.
As we can see from the above advertisement John McCormick made fowling pieces with left handed locks! The one in this advertisement "almost new". Obviously a very highly prized possession as the owner (Roger McClea?) was offering half a guinea reward for its safe return. Interestingly, another gunsmith Thomas McQuoid of Newtownards is also quoted as a contact.
"Stolen and Mislaid" advertisements were common at this time. Sometimes listed as "Lost" or "Strayed". Especially where livestock was concerned. Many other items appear in these listings
but unsurprisingly stolen/mislaid guns and pistols were regularly sought.
Check out our blog for 17/9/2015. Peter Vickers, Gunmaker
Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk
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