First Shots & First Impressions - .62 Caliber English Trade Gun

Join me as I use a custom-built Chiefs Grade Early English Trade Gun, inspired by the arms carried into the North American frontier during the early 18th century. This meticulously crafted flintlock is a faithful representation of the firearms traded to Native American leaders and allied warriors by British merchants and colonial agents.

In this video, you'll get a first look at the craftsmanship, historical features, and subtle details that set this Chiefs Grade trade gun apart—everything from the serpent sideplate to the elegant full-stock profile. Whether you're a flintlock enthusiast, collector, reenactor, or student of early colonial and Native American history, this is a piece worth seeing.

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Bailey, D. II. (2002). The Wilsons: Gunmakers to Empire, 1730–1832. American Society of Arms Collectors Bulletin, 85, 11–24. Retrieved from https://americansocietyofarmscollecto...

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This video is for historical and educational purposes. All shooting was conducted safely in accordance with local laws and regulations.

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