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Stormrider51
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Who Made This Trade Gun?
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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.
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Stoner creek
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Re: Who Made This Trade Gun?
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July 02, 2023, 12:02:24 AM »
Definitely a Siler lock. I can’t help you beyond that.
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foxm2015
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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
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Stormrider51
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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
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