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#4561 Ketland, London, Single Shot Percussion Boot Pistol
Guns International #: 101978413 Seller's Inventory #: #4561
Category: Antique Pistols - Percussion - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: Tom Burness
Member Since: 3/3/07
First Name: Tom
Last Name: Burness
State: California
Zip: 95604-9151
Country: United States
Phone: (530) 889-9454
Number of Active Listings: 35
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers cheque, money orders, Layaway
Description:
#4561 Ketland, London, Single Shot Percussion Boot Pistol, 3”x45cal barrel, flat-sided bag style walnut grips. Definitely FAR above the usual condition for one of these VERY hard used and much abused little 1840s pocket sized guns and obviously this one was British made and not the most often encountered cheapie “cottage industry” type weapons. These big-bore single shot percussions were the most common hand gun during the 1848/49 California Gold Rush with the gold seekers and miners who would stash one of these durable inexpensive little guns in their high-top boots as they squatted down and panned for gold. If set upon by robbers, the kneeling panner could easily snatch this gun out of his boot and defend himself at close range. This is a well made one and aside of having a weak mainspring (but will still “pop a cap”), it is in very fine condition for one of these utilitarian guns. About VG++ as described. $295
SOLD