Ketland Trade Pistol from MBS

[PathfinderNC]

I ordered a .62 Ketland Trade Pistol kit with a Walnut stock from MBS. It will have an L&R Late American lock, which Ryan said is close to being correct.
Has anyone here built one of these kits and has any thoughts on the thing? Photos would be nice if possible.
Thanks,
Bob

 

[Coldfingers]

Well I hope someone chimes in, I have been looking at that one myself.

 

[rickystl]

Hi Pathfinder.

I don't own one, and no experience shooting one. But I have held a number of originals. These simple, robust smooth bore flint pistols were obviously very popular. Ketland must have exported thousands of these pistols just to the U.S, over a 60-70 year period. Originals, in various conditions show up for sale often. Many I've seen are still in good firing condition today. Should make a nice project.

Rick

ps I too have a soft spot for smooth bore flint pistols, LOL

 

[PathfinderNC]

Hi Rick,
You were really fortunate to have held one I think- it would make a big impression on how to get making one of the type right.
I have just one original mid-18th cebtury Continental pistol, and handling it really gives me a better idea of how a re-make is supposed to be.

 

[tgfrench]

Gotta love carving end grain. Looks good Bob.