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Lot 2423: Presentation Cased W. Ketland & Co. Flintlock Pistols

Presentation Cased Engraved and Gold and Silver Accented W. Ketland & Co. Flintlock Pistols with Case Inscription for T.H. Ballantyne in 1810

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Lot 2423: Presentation Cased W. Ketland & Co. Flintlock Pistols

Presentation Cased Engraved and Gold and Silver Accented W. Ketland & Co. Flintlock Pistols with Case Inscription for T.H. Ballantyne in 1810

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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A) Ketland Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Ketland
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 10 inch octagon
Finish: brown/casehardened/silver/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1637
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Early 19th century pistols suitable for defense and dueling. The case lid is inscribed "PRESENTED TO/MR. T.H. BALLANTYNE/AS A TOKEN OF REMEMBRANCE/FROM/HIS FELLOW WORKMEN/AND OTHERS EMPLOYED/IN THE LINEN THREAD WORKS/AT/JOHNSTONE SCOTLAND/ON THE OCCASION OF/HIS LEAVING FOR CANADA/17TH FEBRY 1810." The case contains an oil bottle, combination flask, 14 bore ball mold, turnscrew with pick, and loading/cleaning rod.

Rating Definition:

Good with refinished barrel with bright gold vent and band (some loss), dark patina, mild oxidation, and general mild wear. The stock is very good and has crisp checkering and light scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. The restored case is good with some cracks and chips, a reproduction trade label, and general mild wear. The accessories are mostly good. The mold is refinished. Overall, an interesting cased set.



B) Ketland Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Ketland
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 10 inch octagon
Finish: brown/casehardened/silver/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1637
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Rating Definition:

Good with refinished barrel, bright gold band and vent, dark patina, mild oxidation, replacement screws, and general mild wear. The stock is also good with crisp checkering some faint cracks, dented escutcheons, and scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.



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