looking to add trade rifle to my safe

[innocent bystander]

Hi guys!

I've recently got into shooting flintlocks and would like to get a trade rifle, preferably in 20ga. And I'd like to get a new gun, or at least unfired, but can't pay more than $1000. Does anyone know if such a piece exists and if so where?

 

[stantdm]

I got a brand new one for less than that two years ago at a show. 20 ga., Chambers lock, Track barrel and fittings, and a custom stock. Might take a bit of looking to find one but they are around. Don't dismiss a used one as they are usually just fine if the owner properly cared for it.

You can always build one from a kit if you like. They are not difficult to build on the trade rifles.

 

[Cruzatte]

Trade rifle or trade gun? There's a difference.

 

[innocent bystander]

My mistake, looking for a trade gun.

 

[innocent bystander]

So I found this trade gun on Dixie Gun Works. https://www.dixiegunworks.com/prod...cts_id=2022&osCsid=g126244ovpa7fl90l71p627ng5

Does anyone know anything about it's quality?

 

[Cruzatte]

I can tell you that Pedersoli has a good reputation. I once owned a Pedersoli 12 ga. percussion double that I'm a little sorry I let go.

Have you looked at the Northstar West Northwest gun?

 

[innocent bystander]

Yes, I have and I intend to get the guy a call and see what his wait time is. If it's long enough, hopefully I can save up the money for one of his guns.

 

[Keb]

There is a .62 trade gun for sale on the CLA site for just a little over your limit. It's not mine but it's a nice looking gun.
See image here

 

[Juice Jaws]

Save up a few hundred dollars more and get a Northstar West Gun. You will be very happy with it. Don't try to save a few dollars and not be happy, buy the best and you will never be disappointed.

 

[azmntman]

Very good advise, BUT hold off till the girl is restored to her throne.....errr web page :surrender:

 

[spudnut]

I want one of those SOOOOO bad

 

[Pete G]

The Pedersoli is not a very good representation of a trade gun, particularly the iconic dragon side plate. For some reason they invented one of their own that looks nothing like the real trade guns.