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A scarce British Military Officer's Flintlock Pistol marked Dublin Castle. Circa 1780. Ref 4164

A scarce British Military Officer's Flintlock Pistol marked Dublin Castle. Circa 1780. Ref 4164

£1,500.00
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A scarce British Military Officer's Flintlock Pistol marked Dublin Castle. Circa 1780. the lock plate engraved Crown over GR with a broad arrow and DUBLIN CASTLE. Until 1922 Dublin Castle was the seat of the British government's administration in Ireland. Much of the current buildings date from the 18th century, though a castle has stood on the site since the days of King John, the first Lord of Ireland (1199 to 1216). The Castle served as the seat of English, then later British, government of Ireland under the Lordship of Ireland (1171–1541), the Kingdom of Ireland (1541–1800) and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1800–1922).The building served as a military fortress, a prison, a treasury and courts of law. Dublin gun makers made over 60,000 weapons for Dublin Castle and many were sent to America during the war of independence (1775-1783). Rounded steel military skull-crusher butt-cap, matching military style trigger-guard, fore-end band and side-plate. British proof marks to the 7 inch barrel. Some slight markings to the stock otherwise in overall good condition. Action in good working order. Length 15 inches. Ref 4164.

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