Forsyth & Co
Other Business Names:
- Forsyth, Rev Alexander J
- Forsyth Patent Gun Co
- Brougham, James
- Uther, Charles
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
-
Fabricated metal products manufacture
Hand gun & cartridge, etc, production
Notes:
Traced origins to the Rev Alexander J Forsyth, 1768-1843, a Scottish clergyman who invented/patented the percussion system for guns. 1808 formed at Piccadilly, London, Forsyth Patent Gun Co with his cousin, James Brougham. Appointed gunmaker to the King. 1809 Charles Uther joined as partner when renamed Forsyth & Co. 1819 business bought by Uther.
Publications:
- Forsyth & Co, Patent Gunmakers by Black, D H L
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Forsyth, Rev Alexander J
- Forsyth Patent Gun Co
- Brougham, James
- Uther, Charles
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Fabricated metal products manufacture Hand gun & cartridge, etc, production
Notes:
Traced origins to the Rev Alexander J Forsyth, 1768-1843, a Scottish clergyman who invented/patented the percussion system for guns. 1808 formed at Piccadilly, London, Forsyth Patent Gun Co with his cousin, James Brougham. Appointed gunmaker to the King. 1809 Charles Uther joined as partner when renamed Forsyth & Co. 1819 business bought by Uther.Publications:
- Forsyth & Co, Patent Gunmakers by Black, D H L