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Brass Barrels with Irish Registration Numbers Always Sought.

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  Two Brass Barrels. One with Irish Registration Number ME 3031 ( County Meath) We are always pleased to buy barrels such as these. David Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

Extremely Rare Cased Rifled Target Pistols by Peter MacGuire (" Meguire" ) Dundalk. Co: Louth.

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  Peter MacGuire Gunmaker Dundalk Although in need of substantial restoration these pistols are amazing survivors from an era when target shooting became popular and duelling was in decline. This pair have heavily rifled barrels; carry Birmingham Proof marks and Irish Registration numbers for County Armagh (AR 4662/AR4663 ). The locks are engraved "Meguire" (Sic). Our thanks to the owner for permission to use photography. David Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk

John Sherlock, Gunmaker Cork.

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  John Sherlock Gunmaker Cork                                      A Brace of Coaching Pistols by John Sherlock of Cork. Photography and details courtesy of Antony Cribb Ltd Auctioneers. 5.75" Barrels. Registered EC 1670 (East Cork) Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk