T. Ketland & Co., London 54 Bore, Box Lock Flintlock Pistols With Turn Off Barrels & Accessories None Muzzleloader

1785-1819, Cased Pair Of English, T. Ketland & Co London 54 Bore, Box Lock Flintlock Pistols With Turn Off Barrels & Accessories. Sn 17712 - 17712

Thomas Ketland & Co were English gunsmith's based at various addresses in Birmingham & London between 1785-1819. This is a quality pair of Flintlock pocket pistols by Ketland & Co. They are each 5 ¾” overall with 1 ¾” screw off steel barrels. The actions are engraved on both sides with Martial banners. The left side is engraved by the manufacturer 'T. Ketland & Co', the right 'London'. Each action beneath the pan are marked ‘KWAA’ most likely factory inspection marks. The underside of both pistols have crisp English proofs. They have steel hammers fitted with flints and steel trigger guards. Both have sliding safety bolts. The pistols have undamaged bag shaped walnut grips. The pistols cocks and dry fire as they should with a strong spring action. The pistols come with their later fitted Mahogany case with hinged lid and hook fastener. The case is lined in green baize and snugly fits the pistols and their accessories which consist of a copper and brass powder flask with sprung nozzle and brass tipped wood ram rod. The price includes UK delivery. NB As antique flintlock pistols no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a private collection or display. Sn 17712

£1,425.00