Sowerbutt's Weapons

Nodding at the Home Guard's museum pieces, Sowerbutt smiled: “You’re waiting for some new equipment to arrive, Dai?”

“If only, Mr Sorbay,” the lance-corporal smiled. “The army boys are equipped with whatever’s available. We get the left-overs. I haven’t fired the musket and I’d be scared to if the truth be known. Barrel would probably blow up. There are no musket balls, anyway, it’s just for show. As for poor Ivor walking around the place with that spear thing, they all laugh at him. We won't hold the Jerry tanks for long when they come.”
“I'll get your squad some newer shooters with plenty of ammunition shortly,” Sowerbutt said. “Not free mind, but a good price. You will be able to put up more of a showing." http://www.amazon.co.uk/Colour-Lemon-Surrender-1940-ebook/dp/B008USR7FA