Original British Napoleonic Officer's Private Purchase .65” Percussion Converted Fusil by Ketland & Adams - circa 1800 NATION The black dyeing process for

The black dyeing process for the grips unfortunately causes the wood to become brittle

especially the Committee on Public Information

so it is no longer functional

The interior also has depot and regimental markings ink stamped on the interior and rear skirt

Original British Napoleonic Officer's Private Purchase .65” Percussion Converted Fusil by Ketland & Adams - circa 1800 NATION The black dyeing process forOriginal item: Only One Available. Here we have a very interesting Officer's PRIVATE PURCHASE 0. 65" smooth bore fusil, dating to around 1800 that was later converted to the Percussion cap system. It is marked relatively clearly on the lock by KETLAND & ADAMS, a known British maker during the Napoleonic period. The half round half octagonal barrel is 38" in total length currently, but may well have been shortened by up to 4", from 42" in length. The