Flint lock
Date17th century
Mediummetal
Dimensions4 1/8 × 2 3/16 × 7 1/2 in. (10.5 × 5.5 × 19 cm)
ClassificationsWeapons and Ammunition
Object numberC 5
DescriptionFlint tinder lighter.Flintlock with box lock configuration (hammer directly above box-shaped pin). Lock has a tripod beneath lock mechanism with a back tang leading down to a ball "pommel" and a fork at the front beneath the box pan. Trigger mechanism and main spring are completely exposed on the exterior. Steel/frizzen spring extends in front of the pan. On the left side of the box (when viewed from behind in shooting position with trigger at right) there is a small open cylinder attached to the left of the box and another small tab just to the left of the pan.
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Patented Sept. 14 1858, Made 1863-1888
1880s
China
1808 or 1809
