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Early Brass-Barreled Flintlock Holster Pistol by T. Ketland & Co.

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:550.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
Early Brass-Barreled Flintlock Holster Pistol by T. Ketland & Co.
69 cal, 8 3/4'' round barrel with a moderately oxidized bore. The brass barrel and fittings have taken on an attractive deep tarnish toning to a dark grayish ocher patina showing some scattered mild dings and handling marks, the strap of the triggerguard being a lighter goldenrod. There are light embellishments at the breech along with Birmingham proofs and ''LONDON'' atop. The lockplate is of expected spartan construction with unbridled frizzen and has toned to a deep plum-brown patina showing a bit of old oxidation. The frizzen is a more modern aged replacement and the cock screw is an old brass screw. The lockplate shows a light foliate motif at the rear and simple line border, the center retaining strong maker markings with ''T. / KETLAND / & Co''. Brass fittings consist of a single ramrod thimble with tailpipe, triggerguard with simple foliate finial, buttcap, flat sideplate and monogram plate atop the wrist. The smooth walnut stock remains in very fine condition showing a little older added finish and otherwise maintains a nice honest appearance with just some scattered light dings and handling marks. Hardware fit remains very nice overall and a simple ramrod is present. The lock holds properly at half cock but does not hold at full. This is a very handsome example of a large bore early Ketland made circa the mid-1790s and were popular imports in Canada and the US for use by militia and as trade goods. (13B11133-3) {ANTIQUE} (800/1200)
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