Contributed by Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum
Description
This English import "long fowler" is a smooth bore flintlock hunting gun that was converted to percussion cap in the 1830's. The gun has a hard forgen barrel and parts. A versatile hunting gun, it used a round ball for large game and shot for small game. XXXVIIII is filed on the bottom of the barrel.
About This Item
- Title: Ketlands Company Flintlock, ca. 1810
- Creation Date: circa 1810
- Subject Date: circa 1810
- Location: Houlton, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Steel, wood
- Dimensions: 151 cm x 5.5 cm x 18 cm
- Local Code: 298
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum109 Main Street, Houlton, ME 04730
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