{"product_id":"queen-anne-type-pocket-pistol-by-ketland-co","title":"Queen Anne Type Pocket Pistol By Ketland \u0026 Co","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLate 18th Century English Canon Barrel Flintlock \"Queen Anne\" Pocket Pistol Signed W Ketland \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith profuse silver wire inlay to its one piece bulbous walnut grip that also features a very attractive Birmingham Hallmarked silver grotesque buttmask.  This is also stamped with the initials CF for the well regarded and prolific Silversmith of the time Charles Freeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steelwork is clean, but quite worn, meaning that although the piece is rather tactile, the engraving (including the signature) is quite faint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is strong and the action is lovely and crisp in both half and full position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trigger guard sliding safety catch engages as it should at half position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frizen and its spring are quite weak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel is currently seized and not wanting to cause any damage I have not tried to force it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe date mark for the Hallmark puts this piece at 1799 and although it is a Birmingham Hallmark the piece was proofed in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ketland Gunmaking business was founded in 1760 by Thomas Ketland and it was a family business that was to span the generations to become a well known and respected firm, not only in Birmingham, but across the Country and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften seen converted to percussion cap, it is nice to see it in its original state. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of its silver wire inlay is still in place and despite its wear, it is still a handsome piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 6cm, Overall length 20.5cm\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52966552764744,"sku":"411","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/411.1.jpg?v=1776949742","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/queen-anne-type-pocket-pistol-by-ketland-co","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}