Ketland C2 Longarm

[Specster]

Im not sure if it is a rifle or smooth bore. Was at a yard sale asked the guy if he had any militaria. He said had a rifle but it wasnt for sale. I said let me at least look at it, he said it hung over his chimney and he liked it. Told him I was in the area by chance and he said let me take your number if I come by anything else. I left and 30 minutes and 40 miles later he tells me he has this longarm and he might want to sell it. I am pretty certain it pre dates the ACW.

Anyone familar with this?

Txs

Spec

 

[Jobe Holiday]

What does the "C2" mean?
J.

 

[Specster]

What does the "C2" mean?
J.

Yes, I cannot figure that out either. I asked the guy 3 times to let me see it and it was no no no and as soon as I leave.... Anyway, Ill call him and see if I can get an answer

 

[UCVRelics]

The C2 refers to his son who carried on making musket after there father died.

 

[JOHN42768]

So he couldn't spell "& son"

 

[Craig L Barry]

What an odd story. There were a couple generations of Ketlands in the gun-making business (Birmingham) but way before the US Civil War, they made flintlocks. So this is probably a Brown Bess?

 

[Jobe Holiday]

The Ketland family of gunsmiths, builders, and parts suppliers was quite large and well established in England. Some of them actually relocated to America and opened up the business in Philadelphia. The arm in question has the possibilities of being anything from a common "arm of the trade" to a military grade musket, or even a much higher grade gentleman's Fowling piece.
J.

 

[mofederal]

I had never hear of these weapons, thanks for posting this @Specster. This sounds like an interesting weapon. I am looking forward to seeing pictures of it. At least if all goes well.

 

[Specster]

So he couldn't spell "& son"

Again, the firearm was 50' or less away from me, and I asked the owner several times if I could at least see it (He was having a yard sale and was otherwise willing to sell anything.) He asked me for my phone number (not trying to be redundant), and less than an hour later he was all in to sell. He was a musician by trade and knew NOTHING about firearms