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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: bones92 on September 26, 2016, 08:51:56 PM

Title: Indian Trade Gun ?
Post by: bones92 on September 26, 2016, 08:51:56 PM

Saw this listing, and despite having no interest in it personally, I am curious if this is actually a period piece.  I've never seen a buttstock like this before.


http://www.gunbroker.com/item/585672312

Title: Re: Indian Trade Gun ?
Post by: conquerordie on September 26, 2016, 10:44:23 PM

I think it was for the African trade.

Title: Re: Indian Trade Gun ?
Post by: Levy on September 26, 2016, 11:42:07 PM

It's a continuation of the old French Buccaneer musket.  I think those made for the African trade were made up until 1900 or a little later.

James Levy

Title: Re: Indian Trade Gun ?
Post by: Hungry Horse on September 26, 2016, 11:46:51 PM

This looks like an early trade gun that has had its original stock reshaped do to resemble an earlier  buccaneer musket. When the reshaping happened, and by who,is the question that makes all the difference in its value.

  Hungry Horse

Title: Re: Indian Trade Gun ?
Post by: Mike Brooks on September 27, 2016, 12:22:57 AM

Made for the African trade. I have seen these advertised clear into the 1930's. Many were painted red.

Title: Re: Indian Trade Gun ?
Post by: bones92 on September 27, 2016, 05:02:49 PM

Thanks, all, for the replies.  Always something to learn.