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Title: cant read this occupation
Post by: J Dickens on Saturday 08 December 07 01:39 GMT (UK)

I can't read this occupation for a convict relative of mine sent to Australia in 1839.

I am fairly sure the first workd is "gun" but I can't read the second word nor understand what this job is.

Any help appreciated

Title: Re: cant read this occupation
Post by: Ecneps on Saturday 08 December 07 01:50 GMT (UK)

Gun Percussioner   with the long first s for the double-ss

no doubt something to do with making the gun go off with a bang   :)


just found the job description on here:
http://www.rootschat.com/links/02c0/

Barbara  :)

Title: Re: cant read this occupation
Post by: g a r on Saturday 08 December 07 01:53 GMT (UK)

I think the second word is percussioner, with the double s

snap

Title: Re: cant read this occupation
Post by: J Dickens on Saturday 08 December 07 02:00 GMT (UK)

Thank you very much.

I suppose its not out of the question for this to be the son of a Locksmith. They seem to share some of the same skills.

Title: Re: cant read this occupation
Post by: Ecneps on Saturday 08 December 07 09:09 GMT (UK)

Sounds quite similar, having read the description of the percussioner, not something I've ever heard of before

Barbara  :)

Title: Re: cant read this occupation
Post by: LoneyBones on Sunday 23 December 07 11:21 GMT (UK)

Also; 'gunlocksmith' was a gunsmithing sideline.
Leonie.

Title: Re: cant read this occupation
Post by: lonetrooper on Monday 19 May 14 15:00 BST (UK)

This wonderful website for the Royal Small Arms Factory. Well worth a browse for all things gun making.

http://www.rsaf-aa.co.uk/rsaf/rsaf.html