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Description: | Tinder-pistol (length 6 ins) of iron, with wooden butt; two tinder-receptacles, one on each side; body engraved with designs representing crossed swords, flags, and other military trophies; butt inlaid with gold filigree-work; inscribed on side "R. Hart-"well"; probably early 19th century. England. [Nos 1078-1097 have the pistol-action mechanism enclosed in the body of the pistol]. | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ | Source: | Science Museum | Identifier: | 1937-682/1084 | Go to resource |
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