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PERSONAL INTRODUCTION
Time marches on; but the problem is we still feel like we're in our twenty in our mind. Hard to come to the fact that we can't do what we use too or find it takes longer to get things done than when younger.
My name is Barry "Buck" Conner, I have from time to time done a little documented period research, writing articles of my findings. Some of these articles have appeared in publications related to living history & period events as shown below.
"Muzzle Blasts" NMLRA
"Buckskin Report"
"Buckskinner"
"Poke & Stroke" CSMLA
"On the Trail" COHT
"Tomahawk & Long Rifle" AMM
"Front Stuffer Journal" PLRA
"Backwoodsman"
"Smoke & Fire News"
"Black Powder Report"
"The Colonial Society Journal"
"Colorado Collectors" journal.
"Smoke Signals" NAF
and seen on different Internet websites.
I enjoyed beginning a columnist for different journals, several magazines and really like working for "Buckskinner" magazine until its demise. Have served many years as an officer for the Colorado State Muzzle Loading Association. Past editor for the "CSMLA" and the North American Frontiersmen better know as the "NAF.". Was responsible for the American Mountain Men "AMM" auction website for several years along with writing articles related to the American Fur Trade.
One of my books "Success in The North American Fur Trade" is a collection of company records, reviews, and thoughts on the subject of trade guns makers and the history of the Northwest Trade Gun.
It has been an ongoing discussion as to what helped bring back the interest of the Northwest Gun during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Was it “The Museum of the Fur Trade”, articles in the museum “Quarterly” journals or books such as “The Northwest Gun” by Charles E. Hanson, Jr., “Firearms on the Frontier” by T. M. Hamilton, “Trade Muskets or Northwest Guns” by Pryor Mt. Bill Newton? Or was it this beautiful painting by David Wright?
About Our Cover.
Many feel it was this work by David Wright that helped revive the interest in this gun once again. Thanks, David, for the use of this beautiful outstanding fine print “Wind River Man”.
Good friend, one Mr. Charles E. Hanson, Jr. talked me into adding to what he had written a few years before on the trade gun seen in North America before and during the fur trade period. Between Charley and Curly Gostomski, they supplied some old black and white pictures and notes they thought should be added - missed in prevoius works that had been published.
It took several more years of digging through information at the museum as well as researching archives at other locations to start to put together the likeness of a book worth publishing. With help from friends and family the project took off being published in 2004. It was copyrighted in that year and listed in the Library of Congress in 2005.
The book saw interest with students of the American Fur Trade as well as fans of these guns. Published in a limited number of 1,500 they were gone by 2006 (sold out), this surprised several who thought it was more of research material and wouldn't draw much attetion. The effort was a success and references to "Success In The North American Fur Trade" is seen from time to time in writing of others as well as seen on the Internet.
From it's original retail price of $21.95 in the mid 1990's and now out of print we are seeing used copies as high as $135.00 when available.
The original is out of print at this time with the 3rd printing, now looking at other sources to publish...
I thank everyone for remembering this work and considering it a worthwhile project.
We have been asked by so many friends to make this book available on "ebook" for its documented research value.
Series Description:
From the mid 1600's to the late 1900's, living history and muzzleloader shooters have been the main topic among those interested in history, now revived in this century.
The only difference in some cases is the change in improvement in design over the years. Some of the largest quantities being supplied in the mid 1700's in the Eastern part of North America was with the American Colonies being involved. New York State alone had trade within the colonies as well as into Canada from late 1640's to mid-1850's according to supply records from HBC and the Northwest Co., by the mid 1700's they were providing a supply of repair parts and service at several of the trading posts within the U.S., as well as Canada through their traders".
We will try and provide you with the most accurate documented information from our research done over a 50-year period in this series of books. Thank you for your time.
.
Time marches on; but the problem is we still feel like we're in our twenty in our mind. Hard to come to the fact that we can't do what we use too or find it takes longer to get things done than when younger.
My name is Barry "Buck" Conner, I have from time to time done a little documented period research, writing articles of my findings. Some of these articles have appeared in publications related to living history & period events as shown below.
"Muzzle Blasts" NMLRA
"Buckskin Report"
"Buckskinner"
"Poke & Stroke" CSMLA
"On the Trail" COHT
"Tomahawk & Long Rifle" AMM
"Front Stuffer Journal" PLRA
"Backwoodsman"
"Smoke & Fire News"
"Black Powder Report"
"The Colonial Society Journal"
"Colorado Collectors" journal.
"Smoke Signals" NAF
and seen on different Internet websites.
I enjoyed beginning a columnist for different journals, several magazines and really like working for "Buckskinner" magazine until its demise. Have served many years as an officer for the Colorado State Muzzle Loading Association. Past editor for the "CSMLA" and the North American Frontiersmen better know as the "NAF.". Was responsible for the American Mountain Men "AMM" auction website for several years along with writing articles related to the American Fur Trade.
"Wind River Man" by David Wright.
One of my books "Success in The North American Fur Trade" is a collection of company records, reviews, and thoughts on the subject of trade guns makers and the history of the Northwest Trade Gun.
It has been an ongoing discussion as to what helped bring back the interest of the Northwest Gun during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Was it “The Museum of the Fur Trade”, articles in the museum “Quarterly” journals or books such as “The Northwest Gun” by Charles E. Hanson, Jr., “Firearms on the Frontier” by T. M. Hamilton, “Trade Muskets or Northwest Guns” by Pryor Mt. Bill Newton? Or was it this beautiful painting by David Wright?
About Our Cover.
Many feel it was this work by David Wright that helped revive the interest in this gun once again. Thanks, David, for the use of this beautiful outstanding fine print “Wind River Man”.
Good friend, one Mr. Charles E. Hanson, Jr. talked me into adding to what he had written a few years before on the trade gun seen in North America before and during the fur trade period. Between Charley and Curly Gostomski, they supplied some old black and white pictures and notes they thought should be added - missed in prevoius works that had been published.
It took several more years of digging through information at the museum as well as researching archives at other locations to start to put together the likeness of a book worth publishing. With help from friends and family the project took off being published in 2004. It was copyrighted in that year and listed in the Library of Congress in 2005.
The book saw interest with students of the American Fur Trade as well as fans of these guns. Published in a limited number of 1,500 they were gone by 2006 (sold out), this surprised several who thought it was more of research material and wouldn't draw much attetion. The effort was a success and references to "Success In The North American Fur Trade" is seen from time to time in writing of others as well as seen on the Internet.
From it's original retail price of $21.95 in the mid 1990's and now out of print we are seeing used copies as high as $135.00 when available.
The original is out of print at this time with the 3rd printing, now looking at other sources to publish...
I thank everyone for remembering this work and considering it a worthwhile project.
We have been asked by so many friends to make this book available on "ebook" for its documented research value.
Series Description:
From the mid 1600's to the late 1900's, living history and muzzleloader shooters have been the main topic among those interested in history, now revived in this century.
The only difference in some cases is the change in improvement in design over the years. Some of the largest quantities being supplied in the mid 1700's in the Eastern part of North America was with the American Colonies being involved. New York State alone had trade within the colonies as well as into Canada from late 1640's to mid-1850's according to supply records from HBC and the Northwest Co., by the mid 1700's they were providing a supply of repair parts and service at several of the trading posts within the U.S., as well as Canada through their traders".
We will try and provide you with the most accurate documented information from our research done over a 50-year period in this series of books. Thank you for your time.
Last edited by Hiverano on Mon May 08, 2023 8:37 am; edited 1 time in total
