Tinder-pistol of iron (length 6 ins)
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Tinder-pistol of iron (length 6 ins)
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Tinder-pistol of iron (length 6 ins), with plain wooden butt; butt inlaid with stag's horn, etc.; tinder-compartment at side; inscribed on lid "A. Descos l'ayné"; probably early 18th century. France or Flanders. [Nos 1047-1075 are all of iron or brass and have wooden butts. All have external mechanisms].
