8th December 2018, 08:03 PM
			
			
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					Originally Posted by Pukka Bundook
					
				 
				Jose, 
 
From quite an early date, the British Government raised regiments in Scotland.  Particularly the Highlands. The  Government issued   these soldiers muskets  swords  and dirks.  Even pistols in the style of the "Doune "All metal , but made in Birmingham or London. 
 
Even the blade shape of yours, (more a straight taper) although a little shorter, is Very like the Government issue in style. 
 
Very best, 
Richard. 
			
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 So we are talking about the government raised regiments after 1745, right?
		  
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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