Originally Posted By: PeteM


Here is a batch ready for export from the 1930's. No one claimed this trade is going on.



Peter


Peter, I read something recently that circa 1900 was the time of the startup(restart) of the manufacture of flintlocks for the Congo(Kongo/Angola). Seems that the trade was veiled by referring to the location as French held colonies in West Africa. Also noted was the loud colours.

Kind Regards,

Raimey
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