Tinder-pistol (length 8 1/2 ins) of iron
Tinder-pistol (length 8 1/2 ins) of iron, with carved wooden butt, having heavy brass mountings; socket for ramrod in front; short ramrod of bone, very small and tubular, still in position; a portion of tinder (amadou) still remains in the holder; probably early 18th century. Italy.
Details
- Category:
- Firemaking
- Object Number:
- 1937-682/1027
- type:
- tinder pistol
- credit:
- Wilkinson Sword Ltd.