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Attractive British Brass-Barreled Flintlock Officers Pistol by Ketland & Co.

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Attractive British Brass-Barreled Flintlock Officers Pistol by Ketland & Co.
.56 cal, 9 1/4'' round barrel with very slightly swamped muzzle and a moderately oxidized bore. The brass barrel and fittings have mostly toned to a nice pale goldenrod patina showing a few scattered minor dings, light handing marks and some areas of mild tarnishing. The barrel shows light embellishments at the breech and nice markings with impressed ''(Crown) / P'' and ''(Crown) / V'' proofs and ''LONDON'' atop. The lockplate is of simple but attractive form with line border, pronounced teat at the rear, and unbridled frizzen toning to a deep plum-brown patina and showing some scattered old light oxidation. The center of the lockplate is very neatly engraved ''Ketland / & Co''. The attractive brass fittings consist of single ramrod thimble with nicely formed tailpipe, rolled edge triggerguard with nice acorn finial, food chopper rear lock escutcheon, and monogram plate atop the wrist showing light zigzag bordering. The walnut stock with flat-sided grip remains in very fine condition maintaining a lovely honest appearance with strong oil finish and raised grain throughout. The stock shows just some scattered light dings and handling marks to be expected otherwise retaining fine edges and fit throughout. The original brass-tipped hickory ramrod is present and the lock seems to function well mechanically. A lovely Ketland pistol. (13B11133-5) {ANTIQUE} (1200/1800)