VERY NICE KETLAND PERCUSSION TRADE PISTOL

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Item Code: 490-3446

This lovely single shot pistol features a 9.25” long round, tapered barrel of approximately .60 caliber. Top flat at breech is marked “LONDON” amid light engraving. Birmingham private view and proof marks remain strong and are found on left side. The breech tang and its screw also feature light engraving.

The flat lock plate with a strong line border is marked “W / KETLAND / & Co” and was converted from flintlock using a drum style alteration. The mechanics are strong with tight locking of the hammer in both the half- and full-cock position. Trigger actuates the hammer as designed with a light pull, while the nipple remains in good condition. The bore is generally clear with light surface rust overall.

Decorative brass mounts include an ornate trigger guard, vacant shield-shaped escutcheon, and ramrod pipes. The trigger guard features an acorn-shaped end and some floral engraving.

The walnut stock shows age and light use with a pleasing original patina and finish. There are a few light, scattered dings overall along with those expected on the butt. There is some very slight burn-out behind the hammer and a closed 1.5” crack running through the screw on the left flat.  All the pins used to hold the barrel and furniture in place remain tight and secure. The overall length of the pistol is 14.75”.

As far as is known, all their guns were manufactured in Birmingham and the vast majority were made for export, primarily to the United States as a functional and utilitarian gun for Trappers and even as Indian trade guns.

This example is rare among early American weaponry, and should appeal broadly to the collector of antebellum, post-Revolution, and frontier history.  A very attractive pistol. [jet][ph:cm/L]

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