Our new book includes dozens of illustrations of locks from trade fowlers, muskets, northwest guns, rifles, pistols and shotguns dating from the 1630s to 1900. Includes detailed views of the lock markings used by the major gunmakers, fur companies and governments. Not only are French, English, Spanish, Dutch and American made Indian trade guns represented, but popular varieties offered by Independent traders, the Royal African Company and East India Company. A great resource for identifying your original trade guns as well as a useful reference for gun builders.
Paperback, 8-1/2 x 11", 36 pages, black & white illustrations and text. By Ryan R. Gale.