James Turton
Gunmaker
Limerick
Brass sideplate from this early eighteen century pistol.
The sight of this sideplate clearly engraved to "J. Turton, Limerick" is the first concrete evidence to link Turton to Ireland. Turton's time in Limerick must have been for a very short period as his work although of good quality is very scarce.
Please refer to Great British Gunmakers by W. Keith Neal & D.H.L.Back. pgs.362-365 for sight of other pistols by this maker and although named was not attributed to Ireland.
My sincere thanks to the owner for photography and permission to publish.
Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk
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