Original British Fur-Trade Flintlock Pistol by W. Ketland & Co. with Belgian Liège Proofed Brass Barrel - circa 1820 Napoleonic while on the deck of

while on the deck of H

The stock is almost to the barrel's muzzle and curves down toward the rear ending in an iron butt plate

There is just a bit of staining and age related wear

The butt plate however is marked with serial number 591

motor works at Ulm

Original British Fur-Trade Flintlock Pistol by W. Ketland & Co. with Belgian Liège Proofed Brass Barrel - circa 1820 Napoleonic while on the deck ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Specifically produced in England for the North American Fur Trade, these Trade pistols were intended for the use of the Trappers and the Native American population as well. The lock on this example is marked W. KETLAND & Co., for one of the most famous British gunmaking companies of the time. This family business was started in 1740 by William Ketland, who is recorded as working from 1740 1804, eventually expanding