Chiefs Grade Trade Gun Stock

[JRBCo.]

Does anyone know if the stock used for the Chiefs Grade Trade Gun is the same as the standard Trade Gun?

 

[rich pierce]

Does anyone know if the stock used for the Chiefs Grade Trade Gun is the same as the standard Trade Gun?

Are you asking about original guns or something a vendor offers?

Trade guns were made by many countries for 3 centuries. So, a lot of variation. What we typically call chiefs grade were most commonly stocked in walnut, as were most trade guns.

 

[waksupi]

Short answer, no.

 

[Clark Badgett]

The Chiefs grade is usually closer to a fowler in a lot of cases.

 

[JRBCo.]

Are you asking about original guns or something a vendor offers?

Trade guns were made by many countries for 3 centuries. So, a lot of variation. What we typically call chiefs grade were most commonly stocked in walnut, as were most trade guns.

Something that a vendor offers that could be modified to resemble a Chiefs Grade.

 

[rich pierce]

Something that a vendor offers that could be modified to resemble a Chiefs Grade.

Vendors play fast and loose when it comes to historical accuracy. I’ve seen plenty of re-creations of French and English trade guns built in all sorts of American woods - cherry, maple, and so on, which would never be found on trade guns exported from those countries in the 17 and 1800s. I’d buy “For Trade and Treaty” if you want a good, non-internet resource about trade guns that is inexpensive and of high quality.

 

[springfield art]

I have that book, and my only complaint about it is many of the small, inset close-up photos are hard to make out, very muddy or not detailed. The full size photos are very nice.

 

[Clark Badgett]

I have that book, and my only complaint about it is many of the small, inset close-up photos are hard to make out, very muddy or not detailed. The full size photos are very nice.

You must have a bad copy. Mine is quite clear.

 

[JRBCo.]

Vendors play fast and loose when it comes to historical accuracy. I’ve seen plenty of re-creations of French and English trade guns built in all sorts of American woods - cherry, maple, and so on, which would never be found on trade guns exported from those countries in the 17 and 1800s. I’d buy “For Trade and Treaty” if you want a good, non-internet resource about trade guns that is inexpensive and of high quality.

I have the book For Trade and Treaty. I believe the only example of a Chiefs Grade is the Benjamin Willets gun which is a percussion. The stock on that gun is a little different than the standard Trade Gun. Have also seen the Caywood version of the Chiefs Grade. Not sure how accurate of an example that gun is. Also does anyone know if there is any reproductions of the
Indian wrist medalion?

 

[rich pierce]

Chiefs grade guns would be stocked in walnut. I haven’t seen the medallion available anywhere. Small market specialty item, would have to be fabricated, I think.

 

[waksupi]

I think I have a couple of the wrist medallions and a side plate, but have been hoarding those. I may get the urge to build another someday.