A former co-worker inherited her grandfather's farm in Vermont (don't remember the town). She decided to tear down the decrepit old barn and in the process found a space under the floor that held a box containing 12 "trade muskets" dating back to the early 18th century. These were cheaply made weapons usually sold or traded to Indians. Despite being wrapped in oil cloth they were rusted, pitted and most of the stocks were rotted. I offered to buy them with plans to re-assemble one out of the best parts but she wanted an un-godly amount of money. Don't know what she ever did with them.
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I'd rather be historically accurate than politically correct.
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