Original Irish .65 Bore "Man Stopper" Compact Flintlock Pistol by William Dempsey of Dublin - Circa 1820 Technical Books sending out patrols that were

sending out patrols that were able to contact the forces at Pointe du Huc

this example represents a bit of a mystery

It is generally believed there were approximately 3

The bottom of the grip looks like it may be heavily stamped with some type of marking

The katana has a handmade blade with a Futsu 普通 (regular) Nakago (tang) with a Haagari (assymetrically rounded) nakago-jiri (tang tip)

Original Irish .65 Bore "Man Stopper" Compact Flintlock Pistol by William Dempsey of Dublin - Circa 1820 Technical Books sending out patrols that wereOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a lovely compact Irish flintlock pistol in a very large 0. 65" bore with a heavy walled barrel. These were often called "man stoppers" as they were intended for relatively close range use, firing a large bullet that would knock a grown man over. This example is marked Dempsey on the lock plate, for known Dublin, Ireland gunsmith William Dempsey, who worked approximately 1790 1820. We have found several other