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Hello All
I have this old Ketland & Allport converted to percussion hanging above the fireplace and looks great.
I am now interested in researching it and find very little information,
One item I found interesting at an Auction description is the dark wear on the butt side,
It was described as the wear mark of being on a horse, That was interesting, Now i would like to know if it was used during the fur trade.
Some f the older forms on this site did help but not enough to date it.
Mine seems a simple piece.
I cannot quit get everything engraved on the plate.
Allport
Made with? maybe it says that. Seems to me Labe Wtn
Ketland & Co
It seems to have the original cleaning rod,,,( in 2 pieces)
And cannot quite make out the mark on the barrel.
Aslo interesting powder bag. I am told it was for 2 types of powder, one for the flint and one for the barrel?
Thank you for and help
I have this old Ketland & Allport converted to percussion hanging above the fireplace and looks great.
I am now interested in researching it and find very little information,
One item I found interesting at an Auction description is the dark wear on the butt side,
It was described as the wear mark of being on a horse, That was interesting, Now i would like to know if it was used during the fur trade.
Some f the older forms on this site did help but not enough to date it.
Mine seems a simple piece.
I cannot quit get everything engraved on the plate.
Allport
Made with? maybe it says that. Seems to me Labe Wtn
Ketland & Co
It seems to have the original cleaning rod,,,( in 2 pieces)
And cannot quite make out the mark on the barrel.
Aslo interesting powder bag. I am told it was for 2 types of powder, one for the flint and one for the barrel?
Thank you for and help
