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Ketland Trade Pistol .58cal, 8" Flintlock, *Indian Trade Pistol*
Guns International #: 102709457 Seller's Inventory #: J-1155
Category: Antique Pistols - 1500-1850 - Antique Pistols - Flintlock
Seller's Information
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Seller: Bighorn_Firearms_Denver
Member Since: 5/31/23
First Name: Ryan
Last Name: Resch
State: Colorado
Zip: 80222
Country: United States
Phone: (303) 758-9423
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 5
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Personal Check, Certified Check
About Us: Bighorn Firearms is one of Colorado's premier firearms dealers. We're privately owned and have grown from the down home "mom n' pop" to one of the most respected gun shops in the Denver area. Bighorn Firearms retains that casual atmosphere and continues to provide the best of the best in a great customer experience in conjunction with a great variety of inventory and accessories. We have tenured and knowledgeable staff in not only modern firearms, but also antique, vintage, mil-surp, and collectable firearms as well. Going on our twelfth year in business, we plan on sticking around a while. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Description:
Specifically produced in England for the North American Fur Trade, these are Flintlock Trade pistols intended for the use of the Trappers and the Native American population as well. The lock is marked W. / KETLAND / & CO. and the barrel is marked "LONDON". William Ketland is recorded as working from 1740-1804 where after it became KETLAND & CO from 1804 until 1831.These were widely distributed to the Native populations in both the United States and Canada during the early years after the revolutionary war. Barrel measures 8" and is .58. While based in Birmingham England, Ketland maintained offices in London and
Philadelphia, though never manufactured guns in either location. So far as is known, all their guns were manufactured in Birmingham and the vast majority were made for export, primarily to the United States. Thomas Ketland Jr. is believed to have been the one who set up the Philadelphia office around 1790. Interestingly, he married Elizabeth Meade of Philadelphia in 1790 and later became the uncle of US General George Gordon Meade, the victor of the Battle of Gettysburg. Remaining in Philadelphia throughout the War of 1812, he returned to England after the war and apparently took up the management of the Birmingham operations. The business was officially declared bankrupt in 1821. This pistol in particular is in good overall condition showing its sgns of age with dignity. The wood has only a few minor spots of wear from use and handling, there is one small crack on the left side of the breach, This pistol is not in working order as the hammer is stuck in the fired position, a gunsmith may be able to return it to working order. This would make a great addition to any collection so don't miss the opportunity to make it yours today!!
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .58
Manufacturer: Ketland
Model: Trade Pistol
Serial Number: NOT VISIBLE
Condition: VERY GOOD
Metal Condition: GOOD
Wood Condition: GOOD
Bore Condition: GOOD
Action: FLINTLOCK