Pair of Ketland Flintlock Pistols

Description:

Pair of Ketland Flintlock Pistols, c. late 18th/early 19th century, .62 bore, walnut stocks with brass fittings, lock marked "KETLAND/& CO.," barrel engraved with foliate designs near the breech and marked "LONDON," barrel lg. 8, overall lg. 13 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

Stocks have some dings and nicks and wood loss on one in front of the lock, and on the other near the barrel tang, one is missing a side nail, and both are missing ramrods. The locks function but need some work.


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