VERY FINE, AS FOUND, PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED KETLAND & CO DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK COACH PISTOLS WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

SN NSN. Cal. .495 Bore diameter. This lovely pair of pistols have 8″ twist round bbls with Birmingham proofs at rears, and are marked “London” on top ribs. Banded pipe is on bottom of each set of bbls holding greenheart ramrods with horn tips and steel worm tails. Breech irons are nicely engraved. Chamfered lockplates with rebated tails have line border engraving and are fitted with serpentine chamfered cocks, as well as integral pans with bridled roller frizzens. Frizzen springs have teardrop finials with teats. Locks are engraved “Ketland & Co” under pans. Dense European walnut stocks have checkered knobbed grips with chamfered sides. Stocks are mounted with hallmarked silver. Hallmarks are for Birmingham 1793 and with makers mark “CF” (mostly likely Charles Freeth or Crespin Fuller). Furniture consists of broad hallmarked thimbles, which are engraved with laurel swags, one piece trigger guards with pineapple finials and floral engraving on bows hallmarked at grips, and smooth butt caps engraved with monograms “CS” (?). Silver ovals at tops of grips have beaded border engraving surrounding family crest of a Moor’s head under motto “Gang Forward” (Moore family ?). This matches crest on inset brass handle of figured walnut case which is lined in green baize with correct compartments for pistols. Case contains red morocco leather covered combination powder, ball, and flint holding flask, with flints in base compartment, ebony ball headed rosewood loading rod with worm, nutcracker type ball mold, and some tow and spare flints are in another compartment. CONDITION: Very fine, as found. Bbls retain a considerable amount of their orig brown, presenting a mottled appearance due to some old cleaning. Locks retain a considerable amount of orig muted case hardening color. Stocks are very fine, sound, with numerous light marks and scratches in their orig finish, most likely from being carried in saddle holster. Silver has wonderful patina, and has been well maintained. There are a number of dents in grip caps. Bores are shiny, but with light frosting toward muzzles. Locks and frizzens are crisp. Case retains most of what appears to be its orig varnish on exterior. Interior cloth is excellent with a few rubs and marks from contact with guns. One compartment missing its lid. Accessories are very fine. Loading rod is missing its cap. An extraordinary pair of pistols. 4-54016 MGM123 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1555

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1555	$24,150.00	VERY FINE, AS FOUND, PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED KETLAND & CO DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK COACH PISTOLS WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN NSN. Cal. .495 Bore diameter. This lovely pair of pistols have 8″ twist round bbls with Birmingham proofs at rears, and are marked “London” on top ribs. Banded pipe is on bottom of each set of bbls holding greenheart ramrods with horn tips and steel worm tails. Breech irons are nicely engraved. Chamfered lockplates with rebated tails have line border engraving and are fitted with serpentine chamfered cocks, as well as integral pans with bridled roller frizzens. Frizzen springs have teardrop finials with teats. Locks are engraved “Ketland & Co” under pans. Dense European walnut stocks have checkered knobbed grips with chamfered sides. Stocks are mounted with hallmarked silver. Hallmarks are for Birmingham 1793 and with makers mark “CF” (mostly likely Charles Freeth or Crespin Fuller). Furniture consists of broad hallmarked thimbles, which are engraved with laurel swags, one piece trigger guards with pineapple finials and floral engraving on bows hallmarked at grips, and smooth butt caps engraved with monograms “CS” (?). Silver ovals at tops of grips have beaded border engraving surrounding family crest of a Moor’s head under motto “Gang Forward” (Moore family ?). This matches crest on inset brass handle of figured walnut case which is lined in green baize with correct compartments for pistols. Case contains red morocco leather covered combination powder, ball, and flint holding flask, with flints in base compartment, ebony ball headed rosewood loading rod with worm, nutcracker type ball mold, and some tow and spare flints are in another compartment. CONDITION: Very fine, as found. Bbls retain a considerable amount of their orig brown, presenting a mottled appearance due to some old cleaning. Locks retain a considerable amount of orig muted case hardening color. Stocks are very fine, sound, with numerous light marks and scratches in their orig finish, most likely from being carried in saddle holster. Silver has wonderful patina, and has been well maintained. There are a number of dents in grip caps. Bores are shiny, but with light frosting toward muzzles. Locks and frizzens are crisp. Case retains most of what appears to be its orig varnish on exterior. Interior cloth is excellent with a few rubs and marks from contact with guns. One compartment missing its lid. Accessories are very fine. Loading rod is missing its cap. An extraordinary pair of pistols. 4-54016 MGM123 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1555 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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VERY FINE, AS FOUND, PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED KETLAND & CO DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK COACH PISTOLS WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES.