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    English Trade Gun

    Later “Serpents” sideplates: RICHARD WILSON NW GUN, c.1790-1800. Note the more details with scales, turned head and fins. ROBERT WHEELER NW GUN, c.1800-10. Note the more details with scales, turned head and fins. WHATELY NW GUN, c.1810. “Tecumseh Gun” Note details with scales...
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    English Trade Gun

    The Serpent Sideplate Next are a number photos of “serpents” on different contract firearms, most are typical in shape, size and style. Note the direction of the “dragon’s” head and fins as well as how the size of the loop and screw holes change from one period in time to another. After...
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    English Trade Gun

    I'm sorry but I keep re-reading the comments here (enjoying the questions and the replies). You gentlemen have some good information. Over the years my family has owned a number of these guns, back in the '40s and '50 they were the cheapest gun a kid could buy, they were as plentiful as some of...
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    English Trade Gun

    Here's a new project built by Doc White [GRRW Collectors Association] of an H.E. Leman NW Trade Gun was seen in the late '60s in the Denver metro area, the gun caught my eye because of the caliber, most originals are .60 or .72 calibers. This one was in .50 caliber and as close to new as an...
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    English Trade Gun

    I find this subject interesting guys, most of your replies are correct and a few slightly off when talking about trade guns whether built for the North American trade or else where in the world. I'm brand new here (1st post), but have been around antique weapons my whole life of 81 years...

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