Scottish Dirk?

mgolab · 20th August 2025, 08:55 PM

I reached out to a few institutions with pictures. The general feedback was that the blade is a cut down sword blade, perhaps 18th century. The hilt is reminiscent of dirks of the late 18th Century/early 19th century. Feedback was couched as limited to pictures provided.

I have attached other image of the "71", along with a confirmed "71" on a musket butt plate. Am I missing something or do the respective "71" appear very similar to each other?

Perhaps this was a "field made" dirk but here in America?

Appreciate any further comments.

20th August 2025, 08:55 PM	#9
mgolab Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 111	I reached out to a few institutions with pictures. The general feedback was that the blade is a cut down sword blade, perhaps 18th century. The hilt is reminiscent of dirks of the late 18th Century/early 19th century. Feedback was couched as limited to pictures provided. I have attached other image of the "71", along with a confirmed "71" on a musket butt plate. Am I missing something or do the respective "71" appear very similar to each other? Perhaps this was a "field made" dirk but here in America? Appreciate any further comments. Attached Images