Dear all,

I have a question regarding the Clan Grant crest & motto;

Recently I acquired a mid 18th C. flintlock holster pistol. (It was most likely made between 1745 & 1760.) London proofs and signed Lowe. (James??)
It has nice quality furniture of brass, and on the escutcheon it has the crest and motto of Clan Grant. (A burning hill-top (Craig Elachie) and the motto "Stand Fast".)

Now!......can any of you Gentlemen tell me who would be eligible to carry a pistol so marked?

I know the Clan Chief would be a possibility, but am treading cautiously here! I also well understand the arms could be procured for domestic use by the laird, for servants, footmen coachmen or what have you, but these are normally plain livery weapons, with a simple escutcheon engraved with the owners crest.

I am wondering if the pistol in question belonged at some time to one of the Chiefs of Grant, but don't want to stick my neck out too far and say too much.
(Like the old saying goes; "It is better to be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt!!")

If anyone can shed any light on other possibilities for ownership, I would be most pleased to hear from you.
I will attach some photos soon, but we are all a bit down with the flu at present.

I should also mention that the crest & motto is Not within a strap & buckle.

Thank you for your time and all the best for the New Year!
Richard.