Description
A scarce British Military Officer’s Flintlock Pistol marked Dublin Castle. Circa 1780. the lock plate engraved Crown over GR 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 Action in good working order. Length 15 inches. Offering free UK delivery reference FBC4 Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection personal cheques or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to – john.strong2@gmail.com