A LATE 18TH CENTURY AMERICAN MILITIA MUSKET. 49 1/4 in., .75 caliber octagon to round barrel; replaced lock marked 'W.KETLAND'; cherry stock; brass furniture including a butt plate with an engraved and stepped butt plate tang, oval thumb piece engraved '12', flat side plate, trigger guard with stylized leaf finial, three sheet brass rammer pipes and a sheet brass nose band, later wood rammer. Overall lg. 65 3/4 in. Condition: Barrel reconverted and toned to brown, lock is a reconverted and poorly fitting replacement; stock has a repair forward of the lock mortice, cracks and losses along the barrel channel; lock needs attention. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing