Originally Posted by
puffer
Woodsheal, Could you PLEASE ID the "pistol" The "BUTT" is one I have not seen before. nor have I been able to ID it from any of my references. Could it be a "fishtail" or "scroll" ramshorn variance ?? or ist the a poor artists rendition ??
Puffer
The "scroll butt" type steel pistol (or "dag") was popular from ca. 1690-1740, most famously made by the Caddells, and Campbells, of Doune. Here's a pic of an original:
Brian
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