Original Irish .65 Bore "Man Stopper" Compact Flintlock Pistol by William Dempsey of Dublin - Circa 1820 Technical Books this example represents a bit

this example represents a bit of a mystery

The metalwork on the pistol is really in fantastic shape

More interesting is the information printed on the map in orange

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

This example measures 34 1/2" in overall length with a massive 28 ½ " blade bearing a single fuller down each side

Original Irish .65 Bore "Man Stopper" Compact Flintlock Pistol by William Dempsey of Dublin - Circa 1820 Technical Books this example represents a bitOriginal 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