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archaeologist · 6th February 2016, 10:15 PM

Does anyone have info or comment on the butt form - rounded cross section vs octagonal? When/where do we get that transition? Am I right in thinking the octagonal butts are typical of slightly later Turkish flintlocks?

6th February 2016, 10:15 PM	#1
archaeologist Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3	butt form Does anyone have info or comment on the butt form - rounded cross section vs octagonal? When/where do we get that transition? Am I right in thinking the octagonal butts are typical of slightly later Turkish flintlocks?