Rifle Butt Plate

[WawaDuane]

I found this butt plate in an area where I have found 4 others of varying design. This one has the mark "WJ" on the inside. I can give exact measurements if needed. This area has a fur trade history back to the early 1700's. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

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[releventchair]

Beats me.
If you beat me with a stick and made me guess...
It could be a N.W. type trade gun in the early part of the period when screws replaced pins/nails. Or ,a builder was creative with a Chiefs grade or something.
Five screws to secure it......I have not seen such. Have seen 6 nails in butt of plate and one in tang.

Great recovery regardless!

 

[WawaDuane]

Beats me.
If you beat me with a stick and made me guess...
It could be a N.W. type trade gun in the early part of the period when screws replaced pins/nails. Or ,a builder was creative with a Chiefs grade or something.
Five screws to secure it......I have not seen such. Have seen 6 nails in butt of plate and one in tang.

Great recovery regardless!

Interesting that you say NW Trade gun as NW & HBC both had posts in semi-close proximity....thanks.

 

[nsdq]

Trade gun type butt plate

 

[Rookster]

Another great buckle lister. Congrats