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A rare British flintlock pistol by Ketland & Co. Circa 1800. The 9.5 inch octagonal barrel engraved on top London and British proof marks on the side of the barrel. The lock-plate engraved Ketland & Co. Brass trigger guard and two matching brass ramrod pipes. Complete with what appears to be its correct wooden ramrod fitted to the tip with an iron corkscrew type worm. Brass shield shaped escutcheon on the rear of grip. Calibre approx .60 Overall length 14.5 inches. T. Ketland & Co. was Thomas Sr. he was a very successful Birmingham gun maker. He started in business around 1760, expanded into the export market around 1790, died in 1816. His business was carried on until he became bankrupt in 1821. The company made flintlock pistols and became successful in this field of manufacture. The action is in very good crisp working condition. In good overall condition. Ref 2121.
This is an obsolete antique pistol and is sold as a collectors item only.
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We carry in stock the largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in Great Britain. Every item is guaranteed to be original. Single items and collections always wanted. Please call us if you have any items for sale. We will pay top international prices for good items. All transactions are treated in strict confidence. Immediate payment. Trade member of the BASC. The British Association for Shooting and conservation.
Established since 1968
This is an obsolete antique pistol and is sold as a collectors item only.
No Licence is required in the United Kingdom.
We are pleased to accept payment by debit card / credit card, or direct bank transfer, we make no extra charge for paying by card when you pay online using the World-Pay payment gateway, it is simple and very easy to use and protects both the buyer as well as the seller. Simply click the buy-it button on the item that you wish to buy, you will automatically be taken to the World-Pay secure site to enter your payment details.
We carry in stock the largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in Great Britain. Every item is guaranteed to be original. Single items and collections always wanted. Please call us if you have any items for sale. We will pay top international prices for good items. All transactions are treated in strict confidence. Immediate payment. Trade member of the BASC. The British Association for Shooting and conservation.
Established since 1968
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5th April 2019:
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Product Code:2121 in stock now