My New Trade Gun

[Smokey Plainsman]

I went to the wonderful Fort de Charters rendezvous today with full intentions of buying a few odds and ends and the obligatory sack of kettle corn.

Well, I came home with this:

A nice fella by the name of Rick Howard was selling a few guns, and this northwest trade gun just spoke to me.

It’s a 20 bore made off a Pecatonia River kit. I noticed how nicely it was made and it shouldered beautifully. Rick let me know it was brand new minus test firing and we struck up a deal right then and there.

I also bought a neat shooting pouch and some accessories from Larry Callahan including a ball puller and tow worm plus one of his bag molds for my .40 caliber squirrel rifle.

Great turnout at the fort today and had a great time conversing with the folks there. Sure didn’t think I’d buy a gun but am so excited to get this one to the range.

Thanks all!

 

[Rob M.]

I went to the wonderful Fort de Charters rendezvous today with full intentions of buying a few odds and ends and the obligatory sack of kettle corn.

Well, I came home with this:

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A nice fella by the name of Rick Howard was selling a few guns, and this northwest trade gun just spoke to me.

It’s a 20 bore made off a Pecatonia River kit. I noticed how nicely it was made and it shouldered beautifully. Rick let me know it was brand new minus test firing and we struck up a deal right then and there.

I also bought a neat shooting pouch and some accessories from Larry Callahan including a ball puller and tow worm plus one of his bag molds for my .40 caliber squirrel rifle.

Great turnout at the fort today and had a great time conversing with the folks there. Sure didn’t think I’d buy a gun but am so excited to get this one to the range.

Thanks all!

Thats great!! I'm crazy about trade guns ... Let us know how it shoots ! Congrats and enjoy !

 

[TDM]

That’s a beautiful Trade Gun @Smokey Plainsman. Enjoy!

 

[Ballshooter]

Very nice!

 

[Notchy Bob]

I'll say you did all right, my friend. I'm a long-time trade gun fan, and that one looks like a beauty! A buffalo powder horn, or a plain "trade" horn with a row of tacks around the base would look good with that outfit.

A full-length photo of the other side and a close-up of the lock would be welcome.

Those Northwest guns were built to be used. As much as you love to shoot, I have no doubt you will enjoy having it.

Notchy Bob

 

[Kansas Jake]

Great score Smokey. I too have been jonesing for a trade gun. It is funny how interests change. Many years ago when I first got into muzzle loading I thought smooth bore trade guns were ugly. Now I want one. I still don’t like the looks of club butt fowlers but who knows, if one showed up for the right price I might own it.

 

[Rob M.]

Yeah ...a bunch of pics of it would be great , no hurry ...when you get the chance ....

 

[Timber Wolf]

How’s the kettle corn? ; )

 

[akroguy]

Kettle corn wadding?? Why not?!

Congratulations! Enjoy it.

 

[springfield art]

I went to the wonderful Fort de Charters rendezvous today with full intentions of buying a few odds and ends and the obligatory sack of kettle corn.

Well, I came home with this:

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A nice fella by the name of Rick Howard was selling a few guns, and this northwest trade gun just spoke to me.

It’s a 20 bore made off a Pecatonia River kit. I noticed how nicely it was made and it shouldered beautifully. Rick let me know it was brand new minus test firing and we struck up a deal right then and there.

I also bought a neat shooting pouch and some accessories from Larry Callahan including a ball puller and tow worm plus one of his bag molds for my .40 caliber squirrel rifle.

Great turnout at the fort today and had a great time conversing with the folks there. Sure didn’t think I’d buy a gun but am so excited to get this one to the range.

Thanks all!

 

[springfield art]

Great! It's always nice to have the cash or credit card available when seeing something you absolutely MUST have! Very nice.

 

[user 31232]

Trade gun and kettle corn life is good!

 

[Kevin]

You will love it.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Thanks, gang! Here’s some more photos as requested. I’m going to pair this gun with a nice big Tim Crosby trade horn with wampam bead strap and a Lemuel Lyman belt pouch:

 

[WALT53]

Thanks, gang! Here’s some more photos as requested. I’m going to pair this gun with a nice big Tim Crosby trade horn with wampam bead strap and a Lemuel Lyman belt pouch:

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Nice looking out fit

 

[TDM]

Looks even better closer up! Outstanding!!

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

How’s the kettle corn? ; )

It has a crisp mouthfeel and sweet, wholesome flavor. It’s great stuff!!

 

[skwerleater]

Rick is first rate, a good guy to deal with!! And you got a beauty of a trade gun. Good luck with it and enjoy it!

 

[Snydly]

I went to the wonderful Fort de Charters rendezvous today with full intentions of buying a few odds and ends and the obligatory sack of kettle corn.

Well, I came home with this:

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A nice fella by the name of Rick Howard was selling a few guns, and this northwest trade gun just spoke to me.

It’s a 20 bore made off a Pecatonia River kit. I noticed how nicely it was made and it shouldered beautifully. Rick let me know it was brand new minus test firing and we struck up a deal right then and there.

I also bought a neat shooting pouch and some accessories from Larry Callahan including a ball puller and tow worm plus one of his bag molds for my .40 caliber squirrel rifle.

Great turnout at the fort today and had a great time conversing with the folks there. Sure didn’t think I’d buy a gun but am so excited to get this one to the range.

Thanks all!

Wow!! A whole bag of kettle corn... haven't seen any for almost 3 years. I heard there are people who bought it before the shortage... bunch of "hoarders". See a bag on eBay for $70 but am waiting till the shortage is over. Some people have been know to make their own. Seems there are videos on YouTube on how to make it but seem kind of dangerous. Hope you didn't have to pay through the nose for yours. Nice trade gun too!!!!

 

[Grenadier1758]

And @Smokey Plainsman, you didn't find @andy52, @Rod Man or me and few other Forum mumbers attending incognito. We were there for the entire event. We would have loved to provide hands on inspections of your trade gun