Marked in script "Ketland / & Co" on the lock plate in front of the hammer, the top of the barrel is marked with two "crown / cross swords" proofs. The trigger, lock, barrel tang, hammer, frizzen, pan and spring are iron, the remaining parts are brass. Complete with iron ramrod with brass tip.

Manufactured circa 1750-1770. The left rear of the barrel is marked with an anchor and a very faint "17" near the upper tang screw. Squared off pan, pointed rear lock plate marked "H.V", early goose neck hammer, plain brass buttplate that runs up the sides of the grip, all brass mounts. With wooden ramrod with brass button tip.