{"product_id":"original-british-flintlock-pocket-pistol-by-ketland-co-of-london-with-screw-off-barrel-circa-1804","title":"Original British Flintlock Pocket Pistol by Ketland \u0026 Co. of London with Screw Off Barrel - circa 1804","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a fantastic condition iron framed flintlock pocket pistol dating to approximately 1804, and marked clearly on the lock plates with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKETLAND \u0026amp; CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLONDON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This family business started in 1740, eventually folding in 1831, however it had over almost 100 years transacted a tremendous amount of business. The name was well known and various members of the family operated in both London and Birmingham England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weapon measures 7 1\/4\" in overall length with a screw off 2 1\/2\" smooth bored iron cannon barrel, which is simply in fantastic shape, showing very little sign of being fired. The bottom of the barrel has the \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ P\u003c\/strong\u003e proof and \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ V\u003c\/strong\u003e viewed markings of the London Proof house before 1813.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame, action and barrel are bright steel finished, which is still retained with just a bit of staining. The end of the frame is fitted with a slab sided walnut grip in just about perfect display condition. The frizzen spring still retains the bright original \"niter\" blue indicating that the gun has seen very little use. Mechanically the pistol functions perfectly, with the barrel easily removable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great Flintlock pocket pistol for any Gentleman or Military Officer. Ready to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1804\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .43\" Pistol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 2 1\/2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 7 1\/4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Flintlock Box Lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40312226152517,"sku":"ONJR22MPS043","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR22MPS043__01.jpg?v=1663180697","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-flintlock-pocket-pistol-by-ketland-co-of-london-with-screw-off-barrel-circa-1804","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}