Original British Fur-Trade Flintlock Pistol by W. Ketland & Co. with Birmingham Proofed Brass Barrel - circa 1820 Martini-Henry Bayonets creating a food shortage

creating a food shortage

and World War I as part of the I Royal Bavarian Corps

The chape fitting however has had the end ball completely crushed in an cracked

but hard realities dictated that more protective head-gear was required

it really is quite an attractive model compared to many issued later during WWII

Original British Fur-Trade Flintlock Pistol by W. Ketland & Co. with Birmingham Proofed Brass Barrel - circa 1820 Martini-Henry Bayonets creating a food shortageOriginal 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