VERY NICE SMALL FLINTLOCK PISTOL POSSIBLY OF THE LEHIGH COUNTY SCHOOL.

SN NSN. 45 cal. 9-1/2″ overall. 5″ oct to rnd smooth unmarked bbl. The bbl tang has scribe lines on each side, typical of those used on rifles from the Lehigh County School. The nose cap is radiused at the bottom to accept the ramrod and the forend wood is v-shaped, also characteristics of the Lehigh County School. The fact the nosecap is closed at the muzzle end suggests the northwestern part of Lehigh County. The imported English flintlock is marked “W KETLAND & CO”. Locks marked W. Ketland & Co were made prior to 1800. The brass buttcap is engraved around its retaining screw. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good. The pistol is in orig condition and showing only normal bruising and scratching expected from use. The flintlock needs adjustment. The ramrod is a replacement. 4-54385 RG29 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3405

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	3405	$5,175.00	VERY NICE SMALL FLINTLOCK PISTOL POSSIBLY OF THE LEHIGH COUNTY SCHOOL. SN NSN. 45 cal. 9-1/2″ overall. 5″ oct to rnd smooth unmarked bbl. The bbl tang has scribe lines on each side, typical of those used on rifles from the Lehigh County School. The nose cap is radiused at the bottom to accept the ramrod and the forend wood is v-shaped, also characteristics of the Lehigh County School. The fact the nosecap is closed at the muzzle end suggests the northwestern part of Lehigh County. The imported English flintlock is marked “W KETLAND & CO”. Locks marked W. Ketland & Co were made prior to 1800. The brass buttcap is engraved around its retaining screw. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good. The pistol is in orig condition and showing only normal bruising and scratching expected from use. The flintlock needs adjustment. The ramrod is a replacement. 4-54385 RG29 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3405 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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 NICE SMALL FLINTLOCK PISTOL POSSIBLY OF THE LEHIGH COUNTY SCHOOL.