{"product_id":"converted-percussion-cap-pocket-pistol-by-ketland-co","title":"Converted Percussion Cap Pocket Pistol By Ketland \u0026 Co","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLate 18th\/Early 19th Century Brass Bodied Boxlock Pocket Pistol Signed Ketland \u0026amp; Co, Later Converted To Percussion Cap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a top sliding safety catch and concealed trigger.  The left side of the body engraved \"Ketland \u0026amp; Co\" within an oval cartouche with Stand Of Arms behind and the right side similarly engraved with \"London\" within the cartouche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sides have received some damage at some point, which partially obscures the engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turn off barrel unscrews cleanly and has a smooth dark grey patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body and barrel are stamped with Birmingham Proof Marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is strong and the action is crisp in both half and full positions with the hidden trigger dropping down as it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top sliding safety catch engages correctly at half position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one piece slab sided walnut grip is interesting as it has been hand decorated with burnt dots to form a floral design and the initials JS and possibly the stars and stripes of America on the other side? Very curious. It also features a blank oval silver (white metal) escutcheon at the shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis little pistol shows the passage of time by the alterations stamped upon it over the years by its owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 4cm, Overall length 14.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52806597902664,"sku":"390","price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/390.1.jpg?v=1774950827","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/converted-percussion-cap-pocket-pistol-by-ketland-co","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}