Kilkenny registered gun amongst an array of fascinating lots going to auction soon!

An 18th Century brass pistol with the Kilkenny registration mark 'KK 862' is amongst the fascinating lots going to auction soon at Sheppard's of Durrow.

Designed by Thomas Rea (London), the firearm features a three-stage brass cannon barrel with a silver wire inlaid bag-shaped grip.

It is estimated to fetch between €300 - 500.