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Tim Simmons · 29th October 2011, 11:50 AM

I can see how one might form that view. All these which I think are New Hebrides origin, and many others I have display work with some metal tools. This is not unexpected in the latter half of the 19th century. Many forms of commerce were active like the sandle wood trade. I cannot believe any native turning their nose up at the offer of a file, rasp or saw, after all to obtain a tower musket {snider carbine latter} usually meant three years service at a sugar plantation in AUS. Your musket might then have to be handed to your chief, also you need powder and shot all obtained by trade. I do not think these are earlier than the turn of 19th - 20th century.

29th October 2011, 11:50 AM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	I can see how one might form that view. All these which I think are New Hebrides origin, and many others I have display work with some metal tools. This is not unexpected in the latter half of the 19th century. Many forms of commerce were active like the sandle wood trade. I cannot believe any native turning their nose up at the offer of a file, rasp or saw, after all to obtain a tower musket {snider carbine latter} usually meant three years service at a sugar plantation in AUS. Your musket might then have to be handed to your chief, also you need powder and shot all obtained by trade. I do not think these are earlier than the turn of 19th - 20th century. Attached Images Last edited by Tim Simmons; 29th October 2011 at 03:36 PM.