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Offline Stormrider51

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Who Made This Trade Gun?
« 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.









Offline Stoner creek

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Re: Who Made This Trade Gun?
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2023, 12:02:24 AM »
Definitely a Siler lock. I can’t help you beyond that.
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Offline foxm2015

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Re: Who Made This Trade Gun?
« Reply #2 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


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Re: Who Made This Trade Gun?
« Reply #3 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