Stephen Grant ex Kavanagh, Dublin. Charles Lancaster, Thomas Boss and Managing Partner of Boss & Co.. and finally Stephen Grant of 67a St James's Street London.

 

Stephen Grant

Gunmaker

Dublin & London

Following Stephen Grant's apprenticeship with Wm Kavanagh in Dublin he moved to London where his skills were honed with the great gun and barrel maker, Charles Lancaster until Lancaster's death in 1847. 

Later in 1847 Grant joined Thomas Boss who traded in St James's Street, London.

Thereafter in circa 1855 Grant decided to return to Ireland and set-up in business at Portobello Harbour, Dublin. Grant appears in the Dublin trades directory of 1856 at the aforementioned address.

However, on the death of his old master Thomas Boss in 1857,  Grant was called upon by the widow of Boss to steady the ship and took on the title of Managing  Partner at Boss & Co.. and this position he held until 1867. 

In 1855 Grant had already proven that he wished to be master of his own house and this he achieved in London following his leaving Boss & Co., in 1867 and opening Stephen Grant, Breech Loading Gun & Rifle Manufacturers at 67a St James's Street, London.

A reproduction of Stephen Grant's trade label for 67a St James's Street, London.

Clearly stating his position within the firm of Boss & Co..

One of the most esteemed gunmakers to work in the London gun trade who had his roots firmly 

planted in the Dublin gun trade.

For further reading regarding Stephen Grant refer to "Experts on Guns & Shooting by G.T. Teasdale-Buckell". Pages: 369-374 (1986 ed) The Field Library. This title 1st Published 1900.

David Stroud ramrodantiques.co.uk