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Mon 21 Nov, 2005 4:05 pm

A nice Scottish powder horn, with the date 1708, and two steel pistols. -- The Smith Gallery, Stirling.

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Posts: 2,160 Location: New Hampshire

Mon 21 Nov, 2005 5:46 pm

Checking out LA 105 at the Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.

First half of the 16th century -- Quatre-foils made in one piece, pommel is a restoration, grip could be original.
Overall length - 58", Blade length - 44". -- Pictured as plate #7 in John Wallace's 'Scottish Swords & Dirks'.

Last two, are from Holy Rude Graveyard, Stirling. (the view from "Ladies Rock") - Mac

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