Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Ketland Conversion Fowler, c. early 19th century, walnut stock with brass fittings, serpent shaped side plate, lock marked "W/KETLAND," barrel marked on the top of the breech "LONDON" with proof marks on the left side, barrel lg. 47 1/2, overall lg. 63 in.
Provenance: Rodney Hilton Brown Collection; The War Museum.
Estimate $600-800
Lock was converted from flint to percussion, barrel looks like it has been shortened a few inches, the lock functions properly, and in good overall condition.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
United KingdomChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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