ENGLISH TRADE GUN CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION.

SN NSN. Cal. .600. 45-1/2″ Round bbl is engraved “LONDON” on flattened top of rear section. Left side is stamped with Birmingham proofs and “WK”, and has been converted to percussion. Flat lock with incised line border is marked “W. Ketland” in front of plain, flat-faced, serpentine hammer. European walnut stock with deeply fluted comb extends to within 2-1/2″ of muzzle, and is pinned to bbl. It is mounted with serpentine foliate sideplate, brass trigger guard with spear finial, and brass buttplate with broad line and foliate engraved tang. A line bordered crest plate is at top of grip. Hickory ramrod with swell tip and brass band, runs through two beaded brass pipes and matching tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock are dark brown patina. Stock shows nice highlights from hand wear at grip and normal carry points. Brass is a fine dark brown patina. 17-1/2″ of front portion of stock has been replaced. 4-50073 MGM286 (1,200-1,600) – Lot 1543

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1543	$1,035.00	ENGLISH TRADE GUN CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION. SN NSN. Cal. .600. 45-1/2″ Round bbl is engraved “LONDON” on flattened top of rear section. Left side is stamped with Birmingham proofs and “WK”, and has been converted to percussion. Flat lock with incised line border is marked “W. Ketland” in front of plain, flat-faced, serpentine hammer. European walnut stock with deeply fluted comb extends to within 2-1/2″ of muzzle, and is pinned to bbl. It is mounted with serpentine foliate sideplate, brass trigger guard with spear finial, and brass buttplate with broad line and foliate engraved tang. A line bordered crest plate is at top of grip. Hickory ramrod with swell tip and brass band, runs through two beaded brass pipes and matching tailpipe. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock are dark brown patina. Stock shows nice highlights from hand wear at grip and normal carry points. Brass is a fine dark brown patina. 17-1/2″ of front portion of stock has been replaced. 4-50073 MGM286 (1,200-1,600) – Lot 1543 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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ENGLISH TRADE GUN CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION.