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Norman McCormick · 16th December 2017, 07:54 PM

Hi Colin and Fernando,
Thanks for your replies.The BP and the BV certainly point to 1904 and onwards. I am surprised that trade firearms may have been flintlocks and not percussion locks at that late date but I guess that not having to have percussion caps would be a plus when you can't just pop into the local gunsmith for supplies. Thanks again,
My Regards,
Norman.

P.S. A better close up of marks inside the lock.

16th December 2017, 07:54 PM	#4
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,575	Hi Colin and Fernando, Thanks for your replies.The BP and the BV certainly point to 1904 and onwards. I am surprised that trade firearms may have been flintlocks and not percussion locks at that late date but I guess that not having to have percussion caps would be a plus when you can't just pop into the local gunsmith for supplies. Thanks again, My Regards, Norman. P.S. A better close up of marks inside the lock. Attached Images Last edited by Norman McCormick; 16th December 2017 at 08:08 PM.