Old Montana Trader

Old Montana Trader operates out of Missoula as a hybrid shop blending firearms equipment, outdoor gear, and curated Montana/American history items. The owner describes it simply: "Just an old Montanan sharing some relics."

The inventory covers genuine shooting and hunting equipment alongside collectible history pieces:

Firearms & Shooting Gear - Rifle scopes: Vortex Copperhead 4-14x44mm, Scheels Icon Hunter 3.5-10x44, Simmons Whitetail scopes - Reloading dies: RCBS .300 WSM, 6.5mm PRC, .340 Weatherby Magnum - Pistol cleaning kits (J.C. Higgins brand) - Hard-sided pistol cases and Boyt handgun cases - Holsters including VL & A Chicago models - Hearing protection

Hunting & Outdoor Equipment - PENN Battle III 6000 fishing reels - Gerber Exchange A Blade Survival Saw Kits - A. Partti Finnish Puukko knives - Kast Gear fly fishing vests - Carved duck decoys

History & Collectibles - Vintage Montana photographs (Western MT Fair, Charles Lindbergh in Butte) - Native American pieces: Osage Indian Ribbonwork, Navajo and Jemez wedding vases, Papago baskets - Montana artwork and calendars - Old Winchester signs and padlocks - Antique German steins and pottery - Vintage advertising signs (Harley Davidson, Indian Motorcycles, Mobiloil)

Ordering & Delivery You can shop online and either pick items up locally or have them shipped. The owner uses "handling charges" instead of automatic shipping calculators to keep costs fair based on item size. Multiple carriers available, including faster delivery options for additional fees.

Contact & Location - Phone: 406.728.3476 - Fax: 406.543.6277 - Email: [email protected] - Based in Missoula, Western Montana

"We enjoy the outdoors and all that it is about. We are here to share Montana history and the history of America combined with the outdoor experience."

This isn't a typical gun store. The owner collects and resells genuine pieces of Montana and outdoor history—old photographs, Native American blankets and baskets, vintage mining-era items, art by Charles M. Russell. It happens to include shooting and hunting gear, but the philosophy is about preserving and sharing Western heritage.

Price range varies dramatically: hearing protection at $10, Finnish knives at $70, fine art pieces at $295. Most items listed as single inventory pieces rather than bulk stock.

The owner links to related Montana institutions and firearms resources: - ArmsLists.com (online firearms marketplace) - Graf and Sons (reloading equipment supplier) - Historical Museum at Fort Missoula - The Bitterroot Trading Post in Hamilton, MT - Local gunsmiths and custom rifle builders