The field of antique firearms blends history, craftsmanship, and stories that survive generations. Collectors and museums seek pieces that tell a clear provenance; this rifle is an example of a trade gun with distinctive cultural and technical markers.

BRITAIN/ENGLAND ALTERED PERCUSSION TRADE GUN BY ISAAC HOLLIS & SONS

Overview

This Single Shot offering from the Britain/England category is a very unique Native American trade gun attributed to Isaac Hollis & Sons. It features a 69 caliber bore and a 31.5″ octagon-to-round barrel—characteristics consistent with mid-19th century trade rifles intended for rugged use and heavy projectiles.

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Historical and Tactical Significance

Caliber and Barrel

The 69 caliber is sizable by period standards, optimized for large round balls or patched projectiles used in hunting and trade contexts. A 31.5″ octagon-to-round barrel offers stability and period-correct ballistics; collectors value the craftsmanship that produced consistent shot patterns for black powder shooting.

Maker and Markings

Isaac Hollis & Sons is identified on the lock by Isaac’s trade mark. That marking, together with the Britain/England origin and model listing as Various, provides a clear attribution that increases its collectible value among historical arms specialists.

Condition, Features, and Display Notes

Surface, Action, and Woodwork

Condition is described as untouched: metal shows a dull grey patina with scattered oxidation, the action is frozen, and wood shows heavy wear consistent with genuine field use. The butt plate has been removed and an Arrow design is cut through the wood—an anthropological detail that makes this rifle a notable Native piece.

Collector Use and Safety

Because the action is frozen and the rifle is in untouched, unrestored condition, it is best treated as a display or research piece. Do not attempt to fire without a qualified gunsmith inspection and restoration. The price is listed at $6495.99, reflecting its rarity and original state as a trade artifact.

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