cant read this occupation

[J Dickens]

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

[Ecneps]

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 

[g a r]

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

snap

[J Dickens]

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.

[Ecneps]

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

Barbara 

[LoneyBones]

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

[lonetrooper]

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