January 26, 2024 Brian Lebel's Old West Auction

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This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/26/2024

According to a letter from James A. Hanson Ph.D of the Museum of the Fur Trade, this rifle has the characteristics of a 1790-1812 period piece. It is marked by Ketland & Company of Birmingham. It also bears a "Fox-in-Circle" mark believed to denote this gun was sold by the Michilimackinac Company, later known as the "South West Company". A serpent side plate distinctive of Indian Trade guns, this example has a 42" barrel and 57" overall.

Ex: Museum of the Fur Trade / Ex: Robert Band Collection
Includes letter of explanation from Museum of the Fur Trade

Bidding Current Bidding Minimum Bid: $1,500.00 Final prices include buyers premium: $3,120.00 Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 Number Bids: 10	Auction closed on Friday, January 26, 2024.