February 17-19, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/17/2020
Lot consists of: A) Pair of unsigned identical Kentucky pistols with octagon to round banded rifled barrels. Ketland percussion locks held in place by an Upper Susquehanna style "Ram's Horn" sideplate. Curly maple stocks with brass hardware and silver thumbpiece. Brass barrel keys and original hardwood ramrods. B) Leather over the saddle pommel dual flap covered pistol holsters with tin bottoms and pouches for ball and caps. CONDITION: A) Guns have pitted metal surfaces with brass surfaces turning a dark gold with some corrosion. Wood on pistols has usage marks with one pistol having a crack from tailpipe to trigger guard. One pistol is also missing the silver thumbpiece. Both are mechanically sound and untouched. B) Poor condition. Holster exhibits wear and usage marks consistent with age. Leather has age cracking and flaking with no visible repairs. DLM
Caliber/Bore
(BOTH) .50 Rifled
Manufacturer
W. Ketland & Co.