Quote Originally Posted by Mark E. View Post
Good point. I have never used a targe, but have used a pistol-and two in the same hand are not a good match, I don't think. The wrist on that musket to the left is rather grotesque-too thick.
The artist is rendering the distinctively Scottish "heron-butt" fowling piece. I once got to handle an original, and they shoulder and point quite well!