Guns International #: 103243379
Seller's Inventory #: N.E. Militia Converted Ketland Rifle

Category - Antique Rifles - Percussion - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850

Category
Antique Rifles - Percussion
Antique Rifles - 1500-1850

N.E. Militia Converted Ketland Rifle

Description:

With About 64 caliber or 16 bore, and a 43 1/2” barrel with a moderately oxidized bore. The barrel is an overall soft plum brown patina showing some spots of more prominent oxidation about midway down its length, with British proofs at rear marked only “London” on the top flat. The lock is marked “T. Ketland & Co” and the arm was converted by drum and nipple method, all the attendant parts now a gray-brown patina with light oxidation. All of the furniture is brass and consists of a semi-ornate sideplate and simplistic triggerguard with finial front extension, simple buttplate and a Bess-like monogram plate atop the wrist. The English walnut buttstock rates about very good as refinished and repaired many years ago with deep comb flutes. The arm was repaired at various times does however appear as though the front and rear of the stock are original to each other. The lock will not hold at full cock and is able to drop on “half cock” and an antique dowel is included as ramrod. The snake side plate sometimes were Indian trade rifles too.The toe of the buttplate is quite proud and there is a bit of synthetic material in this area no doubt masking a chip.
When buying a gun always have it examined by a competent gunsmith  before  shooting. To buy a gun from me you must get a direct email for me, with details, and shipping cost.   We don’t have a web  site .I prefer money orders or a check.  Item ships when funds come in. I try to keep guns  affordable, which means I make less money than most dealers. You won’t get altitude sickness, or nose bleed, with my prices! I consistently have the best selection of  older guns If you attempt to buy,  you must still contact us for details . Best to email to buy. Sometimes a local person can stop buy and purchase before the gun is removed.  Sometimes not home to get calls. Some guns are required shipment to a gun dealer near you for a transfer to you when it arrives. Otherwise many older or black powder guns ship to your door. With the widest selection of older guns at great prices, We don’t have a store, and sell on the internet only.  I’m easy to get along with. Thank You
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $595.00