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LONDON KETLAND & CO. FLINTLOCK TRADE GUN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
LONDON KETLAND & CO. FLINTLOCK TRADE GUN.
Cal. 65. NSN. Rnd. to oct. 48 1/2" smoothbore bbl. w/ faceted transition. German silver inlaid front sight w/ "X" pattern base. Top flat engraved "LONDON" w/ top left flat having Birmingham proofs. Rebated lock marked "KETLAND & CO". Wedge fastened walnut stock w/ skip line checkering. Brass furniture includes oval wrist plate, buttplate, acorn finial triggerguard, lock plate screw escutcheons & thimble. Triggerguard bow has rolled edges & engraved floral motif. Pewter nose cap. Brass tipped hardwood ramrod w/ patch jag held on iron under rib & 2 iron pipes. Left side of buttstock has wood inlay from previous circular patch box. CONDITION: iron parts have smooth brown patina w/ heavy pitting around touch hole along w/ scattered pitting, marks & scratches. Wood has been sanded & refinished showing outline of previous checkering, previous patchbox; balance of wood has several cracks, gouges & marks scattered throughout. Heavy wood erosion around lock. Dark pitted bore. PROVENANCE: from The Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22555/MD). $800-1,200.