Painted Trade Gun

[Smokey Plainsman]

First I will have to find my book. With my moth eaten memory at my age it may take a while.

I know what you mean. At 32 I’m starting to slip a bit from where I once was both physically and mentally.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

try 66 and see how you feel then....

 

[Indy Durtdigger]

try 66 and see how you feel then....

I thought you were 80 or something.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

I thought you were 80 or something.

Nope, just rode hard and never put away, wet or otherwise. All my friends like me....wait, I don't have friends anymore. Well my dogs like me!

 

[bud in pa]

I am 4 months away from 80!

 

[hanshi]

Well, I can tell you for certain that at 77 you can't even remember 32!

 

[Trot]

Well, I can tell you for certain that at 77 you can't even remember 32!

I can remember 32 clear as a bell but can't remember where I put a screwdriver 30 seconds ago.

 

[LRB]

I’m intrigued too.

That is the correct rear sight for Carolina guns ordered with them. Crude but effective.

 

[BillinOregon]

The whole shebang works nicely Smokey. He did a fine job on your Type G. I am 5'8" and might have to stand on an apple box to load her.

 

[Pete453]

Those Carolina guns sure have some sexy curves, dang...

 

[springfield art]

Got in this beauty back from Clay Smith:

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It’s one of Clay’s dandy Type G Carolina trade gun. Takes 24 balls to the pound. Historically correct red oxide (rust) based paint. 48” long and weighs just north of 6 lbs. balances beautifully and the rear sight makes it a great round ball gun.

We had a slight issue with the paint not being cured properly but Clay fixed it right up. Standup guy and I can’t wait to get this back on the range!

Where could I get info on the paint! Thanks! Good photo.

 

[tenngun]

I tried milk paint on mine but couldn’t get it to stick well. So I did cheat and use acrylic paint. Then oil on top, may have had something to do with the wood