Ref 3237. A scarce Irish flintlock pistol made by Gorge Pepper of Dublin. .50 Muzzleloader

Largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in UK. See our website andrewbottomley.com. Ref 3237. A scarce Irish flintlock pocket pistol by George Pepper of Dublin. Circa 1750-1800. The lock engraved with the makers name G. Pepper, the barrel engraved Dublin. George Pepper had a workshop in Dublin circa 1750-1800 followed by his son also George who had a workshop in Abbey street Dublin, circa 1828-1834. 3.5 inch octagonal barrel and side mounted lock. Chequered wooden grips. Two proof marks to the underside of the frame and an Irish Census mark stamped on top of the barrel- D-N 4161. (This marking is for the area of County Down, these marks are to be found stamped on the top of gun barrels of arms registered under the Ireland Arms Act of 1843, County letters followed by a numeral or numerals). Overall in worn but reasonably good condition with some dings and scratches. Nice crisp action and very strong spring. Overall length approx 8 inches. Calibre approx .58 cal. This type of pistol was often carried for personal protection during the 18th-19th century when Highway robbery was commonplace. Ref 3237.

The following letters are from the areas indicated and were stamped on arms registered under the Arms Act of 1843 in Ireland.

Antrim = AN

Armagh = AR

Carlow = C-W

Cavan = C-N

Clare = CL

Cork East Riding = E-C

Cork West Riding = W-C

Donegal = D-L

Down = D-N

Dublin = DU

Fermanagh = F

Galway = G

Kerry = KE

Kildare = K-D

Kilkenny = K-K

King's Co = K-S

Leitrim = LE

Limerick = L-K

Londonderry = L-Y

Longford = L-D

Louth = L-H

Mayo = MA

Meath = ME

Monaghan = M-N

Queen's Co = Q

Roscommon = R

Sligo = S

Tipperary North Riding = N-T

Tipperary South Riding = S-T

Tyrone = TY

Waterford = WA

Westmeath = W-M

Wexford = W-X

Wicklow = WI

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Cork Borough = C-B

Dublin City = D-C

Kilkenny Borough = K-B

Limerick Borough = L-B

Waterford Borough = W-B

This is an antique pistol and is sold as a collectors item only.

No Licence is required in the United Kingdom. This is an obsolete antique item and is sold as a collectors item only. No Licence is required in the United Kingdom. If you wish to purchase this item please visit our website andrewbottomley.com where you can pay by credit/debit card. Established 1968.