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Description: | Tinder-pistol (length 5 1/2 ins) wholly of wrought iron; workmanship unusually rude; the only example in the Collection having no spring to keep the trigger in position, this having to be effected by the careful adjustment of a catch in two notches, one for half-cock, the other for full-cock [external mechanism]; tinder compartment in side; probably 17th century. Italy. | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ | Source: | Science Museum | Identifier: | 1937-682/1040 | Go to resource |
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