Ketland muzzleloader pistol help - The Firearms Forum

DMoore · 06-18-2006, 10:00 AM

Hi, I am trying to find out about a Ketland muzzleloader pistol. It seems to be in working order, has no cracks in the wood, scratches or big dings. Has brass barrel. Made in London.

I've attempted to attach a pic. I hope it works!

Can someone tell me about this pistol, its age and its approx worth?
Thanks
Dmoore

Xracer · 06-18-2006, 06:23 PM

Hi DMoore......welcome to TFF.

Seeing as your pistol has a percussion lock, that dates from about 1830 to 1870......or.....it could be an earlier flintlock pistol that was converted to percussion in that timeframe.

This may, or may not, be a British made pistol. It could also be an American gun. Ketland & Co. of London, England, had an American branch, Thomas and John Ketland of Philadelphia, which imported and sold many thousands of flint and percussion locks.

And, unfortunately, the "Ketland" marking doesn't tell us who made your gun. It only tells us that it has a Ketland lock.

Here's a bit more info for you: http://www.ambroseantiques.com/fpistols.htm

southernshooter · 06-18-2006, 09:15 PM

Welcome DMOORE, something like that not knowing the manufacter try the auction sites

06-18-2006, 10:00 AM	#1
DMoore Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 10	Ketland muzzleloader pistol help Hi, I am trying to find out about a Ketland muzzleloader pistol. It seems to be in working order, has no cracks in the wood, scratches or big dings. Has brass barrel. Made in London. I've attempted to attach a pic. I hope it works! Can someone tell me about this pistol, its age and its approx worth? Thanks Dmoore Attached Images -->

06-18-2006, 06:23 PM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Ketland muzzleloader pistol help Hi DMoore......welcome to TFF. Seeing as your pistol has a percussion lock, that dates from about 1830 to 1870......or.....it could be an earlier flintlock pistol that was converted to percussion in that timeframe. This may, or may not, be a British made pistol. It could also be an American gun. Ketland & Co. of London, England, had an American branch, Thomas and John Ketland of Philadelphia, which imported and sold many thousands of flint and percussion locks. And, unfortunately, the "Ketland" marking doesn't tell us who made your gun. It only tells us that it has a Ketland lock. Here's a bit more info for you: http://www.ambroseantiques.com/fpistols.htm

06-18-2006, 09:15 PM	#3
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Ketland muzzleloader pistol help Welcome DMOORE, something like that not knowing the manufacter try the auction sites __________________ Only you can see this