KETLAND MARKED NEW ENGLAND STYLE MILITIA TYPE FUSIL.

KETLAND MARKED NEW ENGLAND STYLE MILITIA TYPE FUSIL. SN NSN. Cal. 62. 44″ Barrel with bayonet lug on bottom 1-1/2″ from muzzle is fitted with brass sights, and is unmarked. “W. Ketland” marked lock with integral pan, bridled friction frizzen, and tall serpentine cock is line border engraved, with rebated tail. Cherry stock with deeply fluted comb, extends to within 3-1/4″ of muzzle, with brass tip. Four brass ramrod pipes hold iron trumpet head ramrod. Other brass fittings include one piece trigger guard with large arrowhead finial, heavy shaped buttplate with geometrically filed top tang, and large oval brass escutcheon at grip. Sideplate is scroll outlined. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Herb Glass. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock retain overall pleasing dark plum brown patina. Surface of lockplate is frosted overall. Brass is a fine golden brown patina. Stock shows an old oil refinish, sharp edges slightly rounded, but has a great look. Lock and bbl appear to have been reconverted to flint. Quality of workmanship and aging is exceptionally fine. 4-45399 MGM118 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1674	$2,875.00	KETLAND MARKED NEW ENGLAND STYLE MILITIA TYPE FUSIL. SN NSN. Cal. 62. 44″ Barrel with bayonet lug on bottom 1-1/2″ from muzzle is fitted with brass sights, and is unmarked. “W. Ketland” marked lock with integral pan, bridled friction frizzen, and tall serpentine cock is line border engraved, with rebated tail. Cherry stock with deeply fluted comb, extends to within 3-1/4″ of muzzle, with brass tip. Four brass ramrod pipes hold iron trumpet head ramrod. Other brass fittings include one piece trigger guard with large arrowhead finial, heavy shaped buttplate with geometrically filed top tang, and large oval brass escutcheon at grip. Sideplate is scroll outlined. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Herb Glass. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Bbl and lock retain overall pleasing dark plum brown patina. Surface of lockplate is frosted overall. Brass is a fine golden brown patina. Stock shows an old oil refinish, sharp edges slightly rounded, but has a great look. Lock and bbl appear to have been reconverted to flint. Quality of workmanship and aging is exceptionally fine. 4-45399 MGM118 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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