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Antique KETLAND & CO. Percussion Conversion .60 “MANSTOPPER” Boot Pistol Early 1800s BRITISH PROOFED Self Defense Pistol
Guns International #: 102637694 Seller's Inventory #: 230378
Category: Antique Pistols - Percussion - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
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Description:
Antique KETLAND & CO. Percussion Conversion .60 “MANSTOPPER” Boot Pistol
Early 1800s BRITISH PROOFED Self Defense Pistol
Here we present an antique Ketland & Co. Birmingham Proofed Percussion Conversion Pistol, made circa the early 1800s in London, England. Ketland & Company was one of the most prominent and active British makers of the day. John and Thomas Ketland were the sons of Thomas Ketland and grandsons of William Ketland, who had been making locks and guns for the colonies since the early 18th Century. The lock plate on this pistol is marked "Ketland/& Co" ahead of the hammer. Thomas Ketland Senior was a highly successful Birmingham gun maker who started his business around the mid-1700s and expanded into the export market around 1790 before he died in 1816. William Ketland was originally a partner alongside his father and William Walker. He petitioned to liquidate his part in the company in 1800. The partnership was dissolved in 1801. He died in 1804 but the business carried on as “Ketland & Co.” to at least 1831.
This type of pistol was very popular from the 18th and into the 19th Centuries, in Europe, as well as the colonies. It could be stowed in the top of a boot, the belt, waistband or even a large pocket. It was of course, made primarily for self-defense, and very well would tell stories if it could. Much happened in Britain, in its colonies and abroad during this period.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape. Solid stock/grip with an average amount of handling wear. Markings are worn but can be easily spotted. The middle barrel pin is fractured and only accessible from the left side.
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Barrel is 12 inches.
Caliber: .60 Flintlock
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1800
#230378
Price: $1,800.00
Antique: Yes