The Trade Gun is Finished

[50calBoone]

Looks Great TDM . Very well done !

 

[Iceman]

Very nice!!! I liked following along on your build thread.

 

[Jim K]

Nice job TDM. I enjoyed following along.

 

[Notchy Bob]

Strong work, @TDM ! That gun is a dandy!

I’ll be looking forward to a full report after field testing.

Notchy Bob

 

[TDM]

Strong work, @TDM ! That gun is a dandy!

I’ll be looking forward to a full report after field testing.

Notchy Bob

Thank you Sir. I cast some RBs for it this afternoon for it. Weather permitting I’ll do some shooting tomorrow. I saw a lot of first on this build, definitely a learning experience, but I enjoyed it. Hope it shoots!!!

 

[PathfinderNC]

It was great to follow along with this build and you certainly made a fine gun, especially considering the challenges that the kit presented. You have some real tallent my friend.
I have to say that's about the glossiest stock I've seen in a while.

 

[TDM]

It was great to follow along with this build and you certainly made a fine gun, especially considering the challenges that the kit presented. You have some real tallent my friend.
I have to say that's about the glossiest stock I've seen in a while.

Thank you, using that Permalyn was a definite learning curve for me. The sealer and finish are great products but I got a little carried away!

 

[2 shots]

 

[Ballshooter]

Wow...I really like that!! Very nice work. Now that you did one..you going to do anymore? Again you did well awesome job!

 

[TDM]

Wow...I really like that!! Very nice work. Now that you did one..you going to do anymore? Again you did well awesome job!

Thank you. I enjoy the building and I learned a lot on this one, had never done one this involved. But a later Trade Gun would be something to consider. I’ve got a Woodsrunner that’s somewhere between Ohio and Louisiana right now. I want to try some carving on it, which I’ve never done, so I’ll take my time with it too. But if money was no object, unfortunately it is, I’d certainly build another Trade Gun.

 

[Fisherking]

Smokin.

I think it came out even better than hoped for. If it were mine, I’d probably be up all night, sleepless, anticipating that first shot! It was fun watching the progress but I know I lack the patience and any of that kind of talent. I can make boxes, squares and rectangles out of wood just fine. Not and artistic bone anywhere here.

If it shoots like it looks, you won’t even need to aim. Just point and squeeze.

 

[Britsmoothy]

Awesome job.
The brass will tarnish by itself, especially when grubby black powder foul laden hands get on it

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Looks great TDM
Make some Smoke with her, let's know how she shoots.

 

[wiscoaster]

That's an absolutely beautiful result. I see I have much to learn here.

 

[Surfinator58]

Beautiful stock I haven't seen that many polyurethane finishes on flintlocks

 

[Packrat]

You did a nice job and I think it looks great

 

[Iron Jim Rackham]

Great job chief! I think the glossy finish is perfect for the native trade. I think they would have loved it bright and shiny.

 

[scratcherky]

Beautiful gun; great job well done!

 

[Ballshooter]

Like the color of the stock the shine will tone down with use...I wish you were closer to me, I would love to see it in person.

 

[ppb]

Well done!