Original Irish .65 Bore "Man Stopper" Compact Flintlock Pistol by William Dempsey of Dublin - Circa 1820 Technical Books The metalwork on the pistol

The metalwork on the pistol is really in fantastic shape

The straps attach to the Helmet Liner with folded ends connected to the appropriate left and right hanger eyes affixed to the liner

It is generally believed there were approximately 3

this example represents a bit of a mystery

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

Original Irish .65 Bore "Man Stopper" Compact Flintlock Pistol by William Dempsey of Dublin - Circa 1820 Technical Books The metalwork on the pistolOriginal 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