I picked up an older Northwest trade gun kit today. I have not received it yet, but am curious about the maker. It comes with all the hardware, 1974 dated Green River Forge blueprint for this gun, an Italian made Lott marked flintlock, 26" barrel, and a pre-carved stock with no lock inlet.
I vaguely recall that Dixie Gun Works once sold a trade gun kit with no lock inlet and think this might have been one of those. I wasn't too crazy about the 26" barrel, but the components and (I think maple or light walnut) stock all look to be good quality and I got it for $350 which didn't seem to bad. Anybody seen an original with a 26 or thereabouts length barrel. I guess I could see one being cut down after a burst muzzle.
I vaguely recall that Dixie Gun Works once sold a trade gun kit with no lock inlet and think this might have been one of those. I wasn't too crazy about the 26" barrel, but the components and (I think maple or light walnut) stock all look to be good quality and I got it for $350 which didn't seem to bad. Anybody seen an original with a 26 or thereabouts length barrel. I guess I could see one being cut down after a burst muzzle.