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BELGIAN PROOF W KETLAND & CO TRADE STYLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
BELGIAN PROOF W KETLAND & CO TRADE STYLE
FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Cal. 69. NSN. Blued 7 7/8" smoothbore bbl. Bbl. tang has fern frond stamp w/ Liege proof, "LONDON" & 2 stamps imitating London proofs. Lock marked in front of hammer "W / KETLAND / & Co". Hardwood stock w/ brass furniture & brass tipped hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: metal has fair blue finish w/ peppery oxidation, pitting & marks throughout. Brass acquiring a pleasing patina. Stock has good finish w/ area of repaired crack & refinish on left side behind sideplate. Wood shows a few areas of patina, scattered cracks, light marks & a few sm. chips. Dark pitted bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22402/MD). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.