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3 long-guns and a pistol part 1

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tnlonghunter

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My coworker's husband has inherited these 4 originals as family heirlooms. They're not shooters or gun people at all, so I offered to do a little research for them on what these are. Selfishly, it's just an excuse to spend a little quality time with some original arms that I likely won't ever be in a position to buy. So, I'd just like to check for any additional knowledge I can pass along.

1. Smoothbore fowler. Ketland-marked flintlock. .66 cal bore at the muzzle. Octagon-to-round barrel with wedding band. I'm familiar with the Ketland lock, so I am assuming this was a trade fowler or similarly inexpensive one made for settlers, as there is no carving or embellishment on the stock.

Ketland%20Lock%20up%20close_zpskblssgbw.jpg


Ketland%20butt%20stock%20lock%20side_zpssc8dbrym.jpg


Ketland%20frizzen%20wrist_zps0w4lwsec.jpg


Ketland%20off-side%20lock%20panel_zpss3ammngh.jpg


Ketland%20%20muzzle_zpss1tevmdb.jpg


Ketland%20barrel%20breech_zpskebyvnfw.jpg
 
That circle mark on the top of the barrel... Might there be a fox in the circle?
I suspect that the barrel is from a fur trade gun. The gun looks as if it was stocked up from parts.
If that is a circle fox mark on the barrel, the lock and barrel did not start out together. Are there any proofs on the angled flat on the left of the barrel breech?
 

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