A section of a historic gun showing a decoration.
A person in red historic clothing stands behind a table with historic guns on display.
A person wearing historic clothing on horseback.
A person standing in front of a display of books on a table.
Detail of the firing mechanism of three historic guns.

The Northwest Trade Gun

Grand Portage National Monument

Special Event
  • Feb 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Mark Sage, author and nationally recognized expert on historic firearms will present the Northwest Gun, a vital trade item for the fur trade. Mark will discuss historic firearms throughout the day. The focus will primarily be on this most popular gun used in the Grand Portage area. Reproduction and original firearms and accoutrements will be displayed.

 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 47.960688, -89.686567

Schedule

Date:

Feb 15, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Event Type

  • Living History
  • Talk