For collectors and historians focused on North American frontier arms, few pieces capture the convergence of utility and craft like early fur trade rifles. These long-barreled, single-shot arms were designed for range and reliability on the move, and surviving examples reveal details about trade networks and maker practices from the period.

BRITAIN/ENGLAND BARNETT FUR TRADE RIFLE

This particular example is a Northwest fur trading rifle with a two-stage 46.75″ barrel and a lock clearly dated 1812 on the tail. The rifle is categorized as Single Shot and attributed to Britain/England, model Various, inventory AL7062. Many fur trade rifles were shortened later for practical field use; this piece retains original characteristics that make it a valuable study in period manufacturing and trade marks.

Barrel, Lock, and Markings

The two-stage 46.75″ barrel is a defining feature for long-range accuracy during the trade era. Two-stage rifling provides a predictable twist profile that helped stabilize patched round balls, improving consistency at extended distances. The lock bears a clear 1812 date on the tail, an important provenance detail for collectors and researchers. The left-side serpent engraving is a known fur trade indicator and helps place the rifle within the northwest commercial context.

Function and Condition

Mechanically the action works; the hammer holds reliably on both full and half cock — a critical safety and functional trait for an original percussion or flint conversion era piece. The stock is described as very good, and overall this is presented as a very good example. For buyers seeking a well-preserved early-19th-century trade rifle, the price is listed at $4,750.99.

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Collecting Value and Practical Notes

As a Single Shot trade rifle, this Barnett represents both a collectible artifact and an example of period field arm design. Collectors will value the dated lock and serpent engraving as indicators of authenticity and trade usage. Shooters and reenactors should note the long barrel length and consider whether they prefer original configuration or historically accurate shortened field variants.

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