Rare Wm. McCririck (Scottish) Coach gun Circa 1830
595.00
- Category
- Firearms Muzzleloaders
- Classification
- No PAL Required
- Action
- Single-shot
- Condition
- Very Good
- Manufacturer
- (other)
- Caliber
- (other)
- Sight
- front
- Capacity
- 1
- Hand
- Right Handed or Ambidextrous
Rare Wm. McCririck (Scottish) Coach gun Circa 1830
William McCririck established his business as a gunsmith in 1800 in the coastal town of Irvine a Seagatefoot port in Ayrshire, Scotland, not far from the towns of Ayr and Kilmarnock. Picture #7 are barrel hallmarks
I purchased this gun in Warwick England in 1972. The tag on it said it was as follows “1830 Scottish built Messenger's Gun”. (out of my collection) This gun is fully functional.
Specifications
Bore size .730 cal.
Barrel length 24 in.
Overall length 40 in.
Asking $595 plus shipping
Also below are pictures of Irvine it’s full of history such as the Powder House severing Wellington during the war with Napoleon! Sketches of High St. in Irvine in 1800’s. Research is worth the while.
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