May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
Round removable screw barrel with several turnings and a cannon muzzle, bottom of breech shows London view and proof marks, as well as "TK" for Thomas Ketland. The scalloped boxlock action is engraved on the left side with scrolls and on the right side with rococo designs and "T. KETLAND & Co." in a large banner. The silver-mounted walnut grip is profusely inlaid with silver wire scrolls. The grotesque mask pommel cap and pierced wrist escutcheon with military motifs are silver. Wrist escutcheon inscribed with initials "AB". CONDITION: Barrel and action have been cleaned and remain bright. Proofmarks and engraving show wear. Action functions properly and is crisp. Grip shows some scattered marks from use and a couple minor pieces of inlay absent. An attractive silver-mounted pistol. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection. DMG
Caliber/Bore
.58 smoothbore