The top of the barrel of this classic long rifle has "S + B" along with some light wavy engraving, and the lock plate is marked "T/KETLAND/& Co". The Ketlands were active in Birmingham from the early 18th century well into the 19th century. The use of imported locks as well as those made by early American locksmiths on rifles built by provincial gunsmiths in the period is well know. However, in this instance the lock, or parts of it, may be a replacement given the pan is not centered on the touch hole. This example has light designs on the muzzle, the standard blade and notch sights, a full length curly maple stock with brass furniture and twenty-eight silver inlays. The left side of the butt has a cheekpiece followed by rococo scroll carving. There are also some carved line accents along the length of the stock. The patch box has multiple pierced through sections and light engraving. The silver inlays also have some light designs.