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Henry began making the English Pattern Trade Rifle for the American Fur Trade company in 1831. The barrels varied from 42" - 44" in length and calibers varied from .47 to .58 according to contracts. The New English Pattern came out in 1834 and the barrel was set at 43" in length and in .45 caliber. The New Pattern also had a longer trigger plate for strength and the new scroll trigger guard. One early example in Gary Mikelsons collection has the same lock as all later guns, but with a pointed tail. The same lock was used throughout the production of both rifles. The rifles were made in plain or engraved versions. The lock we reproduced has the engraving cast in which can be filed off. Thanks to Gary Mikelson, Fred Johnson and Joe Corley for their efforts in helping us with the parts on these guns. The basic difference between the Trade Rifle and the North Carolina Contract Rifle is that the Contract rifle uses a metal ramrod, has sling swivels, the muzzle is turned down for a bayonet and uses a 38" long barrel in .54 caliber.
*Included in a Set of Lock Castings. English Pattern Hardware
New English Pattern Hardware
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We stock many items, but each item is custom cast or made by us to the exact specifications of the originals parts, we have copied. Due to the investment casting process which we use there are sometimes delays due to this process which in turn requires patience from our customers, the average delivery time on our parts is between 60 and 90 days, if the parts you order are not in stock. We assure you that the quality of our parts is well worth any wait, as many of the items we make have never been offered by anyone before. If you are serious about the authenticity of your weapon then the time will be a small price to pay. Many of the pictures shown on this web site are of original pieces. We do not sell any original pieces on this web site only reproduction's of the original parts we have copied. If the item description does not say assembled then you are buying the castings of that particular item. To see the difference between an assembled lock and a set of lock castings please click the button below.
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