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Ketland rifles were originally made in Britain. Two of the sons came to America and began making the rifles, but also were making a vast number of lock mechanisms for a number of rifles. The British used the rifles in the U.S., Canada, and India. I'm trying to find information on their...

I am trying to develop a history of the use of the Ketland rifles by the South during the War Between the States. I know that the rifle was a very limited production and in many cases were custom made for the user. However, I am wondering if anyone knows of their use in the War?