Comments on the W & G. Chance of London flintlock pistol.

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Comments on the W & G. Chance of London flintlock pistol.

8th November 2009, 03:59 PM

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Dmitry

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Quote:

Originally Posted by M ELEY

Despite the sometimes brittle state of pewter, it was a valued alloy of the period. Early colonial American swords frequently used it in their hilts and grip strapwork.

Hi,
I have never encountered an American colonial sword with pewter-mounted hilt. Would it be possible to indicate where I could see such swords?

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