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General discussion => Contemporary Longrifle Collecting => Topic started by: Stormrider51 on July 01, 2023, 11:52:24 PM

Title: Who Made This Trade Gun?
Post by: Stormrider51 on July 01, 2023, 11:52:24 PM

Looking for a little help in identifying the maker of this Northwest Trade Gun.  It's just curiosity on my part.  It's very well built and a great shooter.  It's a lefty.  As shown in the photos, the only identifiers are the letters VCD above an F on the inside of the lock and a Sitting Fox facing left on the outside of the lock and on the barrel.  There is also an inlay that resembles a Masonic symbol on the left side of the butt and the serpent lockplate is inlet into the wood.  It's the top gun in the photo showing guns on a wall.  Thanks in advance.

(https://i.ibb.co/yqDnbV2/IMG-20230701-121057521.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JHNRMCZ)

(https://i.ibb.co/9hPtmFq/IMG-20230701-115903661.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NrRSg8L)

(https://i.ibb.co/9ccKpGZ/IMG-20230701-115857169-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NttDF7T)

(https://i.ibb.co/V3wJJNh/IMG-20230523-092310751.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6NXrrZp)

Title: Re: Who Made This Trade Gun?
Post by: Stoner creek on July 02, 2023, 12:02:24 AM

Definitely a Siler lock. I can’t help you beyond that.

Title: Re: Who Made This Trade Gun?
Post by: foxm2015 on July 02, 2023, 02:57:34 PM

VCD could be for Vernon C. Davis.   He sold his muzzleloader business and it is now Stonewall Creek Outfitters.

Link to his obit:  https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/21440698/vernon-c-davis

Title: Re: Who Made This Trade Gun?
Post by: Stormrider51 on July 02, 2023, 10:10:26 PM

VCD = Vernon C. Davis and the F indicating flintlock makes sense.  Regardless, whoever the maker was, they were a craftsman.  All inletting and wood-to-metal fit is superb.  Does anyone know if Mr. Davis made Trade Guns?
John