^Lot 3393 RARE NORTHWEST COMPANY KETLAND & CO. PERCUSSION

CONVERTED TRADE FOWLER WITH NORTH WEST COMPANY TOKEN. Cal. 60. NSN. Right side of buttstock has inlaid Beaver token from the North West Company, an important procurer of beaver pelts in British Canada circa 1780s-1820s. Once major rivals this company eventually merged with the Hudson Bay Company in 1821. Round 38" barrel with fixed sights and British proofs; barrel conversion to percussion. Previously flint Ketland & Co. marked lock. Full length pinned walnut stock with brass buttplate, trigger guard and floral scroll style sideplate. Wrist has brass nameplate appearing to be engraved "NWCo." UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: consignor gathered information on the North West Company. CONDITION: metal has a dark patina appearance with heavy pitting towards nipple. Worn wood appearance with cracks, chips along with dings and marks. Dark oxidized bore. Lock appears mechanically fine. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Lenard Cave. (01-29242/MD). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.