EARLY AMERICAN FOWLER WITH KETLAND LOCK.

SN NSN. Cal. .603. 48-1/4″ Tapered round bbl has Birmingham gunmakers proofs on left rear. Round bodied lock with inset rounded pan has unbridled friction frizzen, spring with spade finial. Lockplate with line borders and some foliate engraving is marked “KETLAND & CO” in front of round bodied serpentine cock. American walnut stock with fluted comb extends to muzzle and is pinned to bbl. Furniture consists of engraved brass sideplate, trigger guard with spade finial, and buttplate with foliate engraved spire tang. An unmarked crest plate is at wrist. Old hickory ramrod with swell tip mounts through two thin beaded brass pipes and matching tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock retain dark patina with considerable pitting. Cock is a replacement. Stock shows some fine hand worn highlights at normal carry area, and considerable repairs around lock mortise. Brass has fine dark brown patina. 4-49980 MGM289 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2419

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2419	$1,180.00	EARLY AMERICAN FOWLER WITH KETLAND LOCK. SN NSN. Cal. .603. 48-1/4″ Tapered round bbl has Birmingham gunmakers proofs on left rear. Round bodied lock with inset rounded pan has unbridled friction frizzen, spring with spade finial. Lockplate with line borders and some foliate engraving is marked “KETLAND & CO” in front of round bodied serpentine cock. American walnut stock with fluted comb extends to muzzle and is pinned to bbl. Furniture consists of engraved brass sideplate, trigger guard with spade finial, and buttplate with foliate engraved spire tang. An unmarked crest plate is at wrist. Old hickory ramrod with swell tip mounts through two thin beaded brass pipes and matching tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock retain dark patina with considerable pitting. Cock is a replacement. Stock shows some fine hand worn highlights at normal carry area, and considerable repairs around lock mortise. Brass has fine dark brown patina. 4-49980 MGM289 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2419 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EARLY AMERICAN FOWLER WITH KETLAND LOCK.