Original Early American Brass Flintlock Tinder Lighter by T. Allen of New York named to N.J. Tavern Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia This is the thumb piece

This is the thumb piece lever that retracts the locking bolt

There is no maker marking on the blade

It was just a wooded area

with functional snaps and some interesting modifications such as a large pocket on the back and pockets around the front

• M1A1 Bolt Assembly with Bolt Handle

Original Early American Brass Flintlock Tinder Lighter by T. Allen of New York named to N.J. Tavern Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia This is the thumb pieceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early American Brass framed Tinder Lighter, complete with its original monopod stand. It measures just about 6 3 4" in length and 3 3 4" in height. The internal and functional components are made of the usual iron and steel. It is fully marked on the sides of the box lock with T. ALLEN on one side and NEW YORK on the other. These were first used as fire lighters by the flint striking a spark on