Irish Silver Mounted Holster Pistol by Byrne, Dublin.

 

Byrne Silver Mounted Holster Pistol. 

Silver Marks for 1769.

Dublin






          The forward screw silver scroll termination is incomplete. (broken)

A quality feature to the rear of the trigger














Although described as vacant there is a very very faint crest to this escutcheon (Unreadable)



This pistol bought from the late David S. Weaver Collection, 24th September 2025 auctioned by Olympia Auctions, London. 
Interestingly, this holster pistol was in all probability made by C. Byrne of Dublin and later converted c.1820 by Mark Byrne also of Dublin. (Authors speculation)!!
The conversion to percussion is of the highest quality for this period whereby the percussion breech block has been fully fitted to meet the contours of the bevelled sideplate following the removal of the pan and frizzen assembly. The trigger is intricately pierced to the rear; this being a quality 18th century feature.
The cast and chased silver mounts are of classic design and carry Dublin marks for 1769 (W). 
This pistol is 34cm overall with a two stage 19.5 cm octagonal to round barrel of 24 bore. 
There are no proofs marks to the barrel. 
Overall the pistol is in good condition with chips and repairs to the stock. In addition, the front end of the silver pierced reverse plate is missing.


David Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk


 

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