Quote Originally Posted by Woodsheal View Post
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, I would like to discuss this further, but I do NOT want to "hijack" this thread, so I will answer in the Kilt Accessories section

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