May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
This circa 1780-1790 fusil features a round barrel with Birmingham proofs on the left side of breech along with "TK" for Thomas Ketland. There is a bayonet lug mounted on top, towards muzzle. As the barrel is swamped, it is quite probable that this fowler has the wood cut back and a bayonet lug added during its period of use. The flat lockplate is stamped "KETLAND / & Co." in the center and has simple line-engraved borders. Classic engraved brass English furniture. Walnut stock off classic English form. Complete with its original wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains an even brown patina, markings are very good. Lock is a very good professional reconversion, functions properly, and retains a brown patina. Brass retains a dark mustard patina. Stock is very good and retains much original finish and patina. DMG
Caliber/Bore
.69 Smoothbore