Kentucky-style Half-stock Percussion Rifle

Description:

Kentucky-style Half-stock Percussion Rifle, c. mid-19th century, walnut stock with brass patchbox and fittings, lockplate marked W. KETLAND & Co., browned octagonal barrel, and a wooden ramrod, barrel lg. 33, overall lg. 49 in.
Estimate $400-600

Stock has a few dings and nicks, barrel has two additional holes for a sight just in front of the breech.


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