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Lot #244

Lot 243: Pair of Ketland Flintlock Pistols with Double Holster

Pair of Ketland Flintlock Pistols Inscribed to a Lieutenant Colonel with Double Holster -A) Ketland Flintlock Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2021

Lot 243: Pair of Ketland Flintlock Pistols with Double Holster

Pair of Ketland Flintlock Pistols Inscribed to a Lieutenant Colonel with Double Holster -A) Ketland Flintlock Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Pair of Ketland Flintlock Pistols Inscribed to a Lieutenant Colonel with Double Holster -A) Ketland Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Ketland
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 7 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2344
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 208
Class: Antique
Description:

Ketland flintlock continental pistols engraved with "LIEUT.t COL.l WALLER PHILLIPS" on the top of the barrel of each gun. No information has currently been found on Waller Phillips. Both pistols with "W KETLAND" marked engraved locks. William Ketland was an active Birmingham Gunmaker starting from 1802-1807, then rebranded his business to "William Ketland & Co." from 1808-1831; with these pistols marked in the earlier style. Each pistol has a sightless smoothbore barrel. Pineapple finial on the engraved trigger guard. Wood ramrods. Stocks with checkered grips. Includes embroidered double holster hand marked "3726" on the back side.

Rating Definition:

Fair, with scattered pitting, heavy brown patina, wear, light areas on the barrel and lock from cleaning, and handling marks. Wood is good with a crack on the right front, left middle, and above the rear lock screw, with scattered dents, scratches, chips and repairs around the wedges. Mechanically excellent.



B) Ketland Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Ketland
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 7 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2344
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 208
Class: Antique
Description:

Reference "A" description.

Rating Definition:

Fair, with scattered pitting, heavy brown patina, wear, and handling marks. Wood is also fair with absent areas on the right front and behind the lock, with scattered dents, scratches, chips, and cracks. Mechanically excellent.



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