Emporium & Coins Auction | November 16, 2023 | Lot 1-550
Thu, Nov 16, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 457
British Ketland Flintlock and Van Wart Percussion Pistol
Estimate: $300 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
flintlock pistol with 8 in. round barrel, engraved lock plate stamped "KETLAND", silver inlay at grip, brass ramrod thimbles, trigger guard, butt cap, and side plate, walnut stock, 14-1/4 in. overall; percussion belt pistol with 5-3/4 in. octagonal barrel stamped "LONDON", bead front sight, silver band inlays at breach, hallmarks on left side, back action lock plate stamped "VAN WART, SON-&-Co" with engravings, belt clip on left side of walnut stock, steel ramrod thimbles and trigger guard, brass percussion cap holder at butt, silver shield inlay on grip, 9-1/2 in.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
Condition
handling wear to metal components and stocks, patina and oxidation to metal components with some dings and abrasions, flintlock with 4 in. split in fore stock, rust in barrel, crack to brass trigger guard, percussion gun with rust in barrel, abrasions and residue on stock, 2 in. loss to fore stock, hairline crack with loss to brass at cap holder, actions on both pistols appear to function
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Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
