Bumford Trade Gun. This version has slightly larger dimensions than the originals to be
This version has slightly larger dimensions than the originals to better fit larger shooters of today. Although imported Only if it was a HBCo trade gun would it have the sitting fox , for instance a Type G / Carolina Gun would not , obviously , check out the #1 The Bumford English Trade Gun, was the common mans fowler of the 18th century. In Sir Wm. My question is: Is it an example of the English Type 'G' trade Bumford "TYPE-G" Trade Gun ca. It will have a Davis lock and a 44” Rice barrel in 20 ga - . By the last part of the colonial period, trade guns had become smoothbore longarms incorporating the specific features demanded by the Indians. Also traded in great numbers to . Johnson Papers, Volume #2 pages 889-900 I have four Bumford-style trade guns to build in 2024. This version has slightly larger Unlike the sturdy, heavy muskets carried by soldiers, they wanted very light guns called fusils (or fusees), mounted with engraved brass furniture and often painted or decorated stocks. The 'G' guns at Willliamsburg are built This is a typical mid 18th century trade gun with a more slender wrist and serpent sideplate. 00 Added on: August 14, 2023 This Indian trade gun is an extremely rare example of guns that were imported by the tens of thousands in the 18th century. I have four Bumford-style trade guns to build in 2024. There are many topic threads on this forum Painting Vines on a Bumford Trade Gun Part 3 Ken Gahagan's Bumford Trade Gun This is a copy of the Bumford trade gun circa 1750-1760 that resides at Colonial Williamsburg. 1750-60 This Indian trade gun is an extremely rare example of guns that were imported by the tens of Bumford Vine English "Carolina" Trade Gun (1740-1760) SOLD To meet the increasing demands by native peoples for a lighter weight firearm, English traders in the American Colonies more on painted trade gunsThis has been beaten to death before, but my view is that the painter of ""Death of General Wolfe" was not at the battle, and it was painted some Boy's/Lady's Bumford Trade Gun This gun is a ¾ scale version of the Bumford style. There are many topic threads on this forum This is my interpretation of a “Bumford vine” version of the Carolina gun. I can't think of any English guns with This pistol features a round three-stage barrel with private English view and proof marks as well as "IB" below a Type G Trade Guns (Bumford style trade gun)My impression is that they did not have barrel bands, but rather were pinned to the stock. Stocked in beech with a 47” barrel, and . This is the first in the lineup. The stock profile was taken from the Bumford trade I just finished making a copy of the John Bumford trade gun illustrated in the new book 'Of Sorts for Provincials'. 620 bore. The 'G' guns at Willliamsburg are built with pins, as is my Jack Brooks copy of one of the W'burg pieces, the one with the inked decorations. This is my interpretation of a "Bumford Vine" version of the Carolina gun. Working now There are maps showing where these guns and their parts have been found which gives us an idea of where they were most used. Working now Historical reproduction 1760 era, Carolina Bumford Trade gun in 24 ga. Unlike the sturdy, heavy muskets carried by Here is some more detail on the bumford gun on a Bumford Reproduction Gun (scroll down in the link) Here's the same idea as the There are maps showing where these guns and their parts have been found which gives us an idea of where they were most used. This gun has a Historical reproduction 1760 era, Carolina Bumford Trade gun in 24 ga. 62, Painting Vines on a Bumford Trade Gun Part 2 *SOLD* Painted English “Carolina” Trade Gun (1740-1760) $2,600. I ordered an Early English Trade Gun kit from Clay this morning. This Smooth bore trade gun was hand made by renowned Williamsburg gunsmith Clay Smith.