{"product_id":"original-early-19th-century-ottoman-flintlock-pirate-blunderbuss-pistol-with-british-lock-by-ketland-and-full-stock-circa-1820","title":"Original Early 19th Century Ottoman Flintlock \"Pirate\" Blunderbuss Pistol with British Lock by Ketland and Full Stock - circa 1820","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a Classic example of a 19th Century Ottoman Blunderbuss! Dating to around 1820, the \"Hand\" blunderbuss mimics the shape of a full sized blunderbuss of the period but is scaled down for use with one hand. It is full stocked with a \"pistol grip\" style wrist and butt stock with a butt plate. The stock has has a hole made through the stock just past the wrist, possibly for a lanyard or hand thong. It also has a wonderful 6 1\/2\" long belt hook, very commonly seen on navy arms so they can be held onto any type of belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blunderbuss barrel is 11 3\/4\" long terminating in a 1 3\/4\" wide mouth to the front, which has quite a dramatic flare at the end. There is some lovely engraving on the top of the barrel, especially on the barrel tang, which shows a high level of artistry. The weapon is 20\" in overall length, and all of the fittings are lovely patinated brass, giving it a great look!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blunderbuss pistol was made with a British lock, either captured or purchased through trade, which is marked clearly with \u003cstrong\u003eKETLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e, for the very well known British maker. This family business was started in 1740 by William Ketland, who is recorded as working from 1740-1804, eventually expanding to have operations in both Birmingham and London as \u003cem\u003eW. Ketland \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/em\u003e. Following his death in 1804 the name was shortened to \u003cem\u003eKetland \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/em\u003e, and it operated for decades under this name before finally folding in 1831. However it lasted over almost 100 years transacted a tremendous amount of business both domestically and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very nice, with a lovely patina of age. We checked the lock, and functions correctly, holding at half cock and firing at full. There is a ramrod under the barrel, but it is most likely only for show, as it is definitely not wide enough to really be any use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a real peach of its type, and definitely not a later tourist item. Often associated with the Barbary Pirates, it makes an awesome display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: circa 1820\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 11 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBore Diameter: Blunderbuss Swamped Barrel - 1 3\/4\" at muzzle\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Shot \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 20 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Miquelet Lock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\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":43587055484997,"sku":"ONAC25235","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25235__01.jpg?v=1757966804","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-early-19th-century-ottoman-flintlock-pirate-blunderbuss-pistol-with-british-lock-by-ketland-and-full-stock-circa-1820","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}