Author Topic: Ken Gahagan Tradegun (Read 4031 times)

David Rase · « **on:** May 24, 2023, 12:30:49 AM »

I acquired a 20g Tradegun this weekend. It was built by Ken Gahagan about a dozen years ago. I spied this gun on Art Riser's blog a couple of years ago and always liked it. When I got the opportunity to add this gun to my collection this past weekend, I was elated. There is a lot to like about this simple gun and as I continue to admire it, I appreciate it more and more.
David

Stoner creek · « **Reply #1 on:** May 24, 2023, 12:47:01 AM »

I’m not a trade gun guy but I really like this. Ken has that touch. Can’t explain that touch but very few makers possess it. You know it when you see or touch it.
Good find old buddy!!
W

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #2 on:** May 24, 2023, 02:07:53 AM »

Cool beans man. Not alot of trade guns by gahagan around. How long is the barrel?

Eric Kettenburg · « **Reply #3 on:** May 24, 2023, 02:24:30 AM »

Extremely cool. Of course, not as cool as this spectacular bear pistol I have here with a brass plate and brass rib...

David Rase · « **Reply #4 on:** May 24, 2023, 02:36:33 AM »

Quote from: Mike Brooks on May 24, 2023, 02:07:53 AM

Cool beans man. Not alot of trade guns by gahagan around. How long is the barrel?

36"

Yazel.xring · « **Reply #5 on:** May 24, 2023, 04:11:07 PM »

A real dandy!

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2023, 05:07:38 PM »

Ken makes an exceptional gun. Glad you could acquire it. Trade guns as you know are a very practical firearm. Congrats !!!

David Rase · « **Reply #7 on:** May 24, 2023, 06:33:46 PM »

Quote from: Eric Kettenburg on May 24, 2023, 02:24:30 AM

Extremely cool. Of course, not as cool as this spectacular bear pistol I have here with a brass plate and brass rib...

Or the old beatup Ryckman Family Rifle that made its way out west to Washington.

David

Robert Wolfe · « **Reply #8 on:** May 25, 2023, 05:01:17 PM »

Always excited to see Ken's work.

Austin · « **Reply #9 on:** May 28, 2023, 05:42:53 AM »

Aint that a neat one!

Keith Zimmerman · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2023, 03:16:05 AM »

I can see why you admired it so long. Its a beauty.

DHouse · « **Reply #11 on:** June 01, 2023, 07:22:16 PM »

Beautiful piece. It looks 'right'. Great coloring/finishing. Thanks for sharing and congrats!

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #12 on:** June 02, 2023, 03:07:21 AM »

Great looking gun, David…, congrats on acquiring it! Ken makes great pieces and that’s a prime example. Best,

Ed

B.Barker · « **Reply #13 on:** June 06, 2023, 01:36:53 AM »

You got a really cool snag on that one Dave. Did it come from Wyoming?

David Rase · « **Reply #14 on:** June 06, 2023, 04:20:32 PM »

Quote from: B.Barker on June 06, 2023, 01:36:53 AM

You got a really cool snag on that one Dave. Did it come from Wyoming?

Why yes it did.

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #15 on:** June 06, 2023, 04:38:31 PM »

You going to mount up and run buffalo with it?

TDM · « **Reply #16 on:** June 07, 2023, 06:02:51 AM »

A very nicely finished Trade Gun. Beautiful!

Austin · « **Reply #17 on:** June 07, 2023, 07:20:00 PM »

David sold his horse….

HSmithTX · « **Reply #18 on:** June 07, 2023, 07:51:18 PM »

I had little to no interest at all in trade guns, until I saw this one..... Super cool.

jaeren · « **Reply #19 on:** June 07, 2023, 08:02:33 PM »

Did you shootist yet.

Ed

k gahagan · « **Reply #20 on:** June 26, 2023, 07:09:28 AM »

Dave, I remember that gun very well. Glad you were able to get it,

Dave Marsh · « **Reply #21 on:** June 26, 2023, 05:08:22 PM »

I didn't see a picture of the butt plate. Is it nailed on or screws. Thanks.

k gahagan · « **Reply #22 on:** June 26, 2023, 05:45:25 PM »

Dave, The butt plate is nailed on.

jrb · « **Reply #23 on:** June 26, 2023, 05:47:27 PM »

I remember this one too. It's a beauty! and still on the Contemporary Makers site.
https://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/2011/02/northwest-trade-gun-for-scott-sibley-by.html

David Rase · « **Reply #24 on:** June 26, 2023, 07:11:12 PM »

Quote from: k gahagan on June 26, 2023, 07:09:28 AM

Dave, I remember that gun very well. Glad you were able to get it,

Me too! Lovely gun!

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Author Topic: Ken Gahagan Tradegun (Read 4031 times)