Stamp on lock ID needed

[ed lundquist]

Did a search for this and came up empty. Thanks for your help.

[Hungry Horse]

 I saw that stamp on a trade gun lock. The gun was in great shape and although it was flintlock it had some characteristic of more modern tradeguns. It was bigger bore than the usual .20 or .24 gauge, more like .16 or .12 gauge. It had a flat lock plate, and a double thought cock. The only mark on this gun was like the picture you show, stamped just between the cock and the pan on the lock plate. I always assumed it was either made in Belgium, or France because it didn’t have all the proofs like the British trade guns. But it might have been made anywhere, including America.

Hungry Horse

[Hungry Horse]

 I just remembered that the dealer that had this tradegun for sale said he bought it in Canada. Hope this helps you find out more about this stamp.

Hungry Horse

[ed lundquist]

Thanks for the reply and info. We may be talking about the same lock/gun type, here are some pics of what's left of this gun.









Forstock is cut off and a single pipe is soldered to the barrel, no entry pipe. Stock was reduced for a child maybe although the length of pull is normal. Sheet butt plate with odd screws as the triggerguard has as well. Screw hole on top of comb? Checkering. Will probably get a look inside when the owner gets back.

[Hungry Horse]

Sounds like it was cut down for either a canoe, or dog sled. I have seen a lot of trade guns, and was beginning to think I imagined this one,that’s how rare it is. Being very late production, and flint lock, makes me think it was designed for customers a long was from civilization.

Hungry Horse

[OLUT]

Liege Belgium maker ..... I think Stoeger and others imported them years ago

[ed lundquist]

What years might this have been traded? Thanks!

[OLUT]

What years might this have been traded? Thanks!

Stoeger did not list them in their 1932 catalog, but did in 1939 (selling for $10). I have not done a search, but the same or very similar flint shotgun was still listed in 1970 (selling for $62.95). Although the actual maker is not listed, it sure looks like your gun. NOTE THAT THEY STATE THEY ARE FOR DECORATIVE PURPOSES AND SHOULD NOT BE FIRED.