Charles Ingram, 1816

Gunmaker and Sharpshooter

Charles Ingram

( 1816 - 1885 )

"Old Charley"

Gunmaker and Sharpshooter

Charles Ingram

( 1816 - 1885 )

History of Scottish Gun Making

In 1836 yet another famous Glasgow gunmaker founded his business,
and by 1855 Charles Ingram is recorded as being a cast steel barrel maker and his target rifles were highly regarded.
The firm of Ingram survived until 1945.

Charles Ingram Match Rifle:

.451 caliber, 36" rifled barrel, windgauge front sight and Vernier type rear tang. Bar action lock marked "C. INGRAM". Checkered pistol grip stock ending with a steel buttplate. The barrel has a blue finish and the lock a coin finish. Excellent wood and checkering. The rifle is fitted with a false muzzle.

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Charles Ingram 12-Bore Sidelock Ejector:

A fine sidelock ejector by the famous Glasgow gunmaker Charles Ingram featuring a highly figured walnut stock and action finely engraved with rose and scrollwork with gold inlaid cocking indicators. The gun has excellent bore measurements and barrel thicknesses and at 6lb 8oz is a finely balanced game gun.

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Charles Ingram, 1816 - 1885, Gunmaker, son of John Ingram ( c1780 - c1836 ).

Established the oldest gunmaking business in Glasgow in 1832.

His weapons enjoyed a high reputation throughout Scotland and beyond.

"Old Charley" as he was known, was also a highly respected marksman,

a regular attender at rifle meetings and a frequent prizewinner.

Was a sergeant in the 1st Lanarkshire Volunteer Rifles.

Won several trophies for shooting.

His rifle held the world record for scoring 25 consecutive bulls-eyes at 800yds.

He held the post of armourer with the West of Scotland Rifle Association for many years.

John Ingram, ( c1780 - c1836 ), Gunmaker, married to Maria Earl.

Was Armourer Sergeant in the Scots Greys stationed in Wiltshire.

Started gunmaking in Glasgow in 1831 at 13 Eglinton Street.