Original Early American Flintlock Tinder Lighter Sold By A. W. Spies of New York, 1783-1870 Category_Martini-Henry Parts and even appreciation for their

and even appreciation for their having been freed from German domination

but thankfully the Russian ink stamps were left intact

The pommel is Waffenamt marked and he blade ricasso is also marked with German three letter code 44 asw indicating 1944 manufacture by the well-known maker E

Measures 20 x 20 x 11 when closed

on the obverse side

Original Early American Flintlock Tinder Lighter Sold By A. W. Spies of New York, 1783-1870 Category_Martini-Henry Parts and even appreciation for theirOriginal Item: Only One Available. A. W. SPIES of New York was a well known distributor and Importer of many types of firearms, beginning in 1783 and operating until about 1870. This is a brass framed Tinder Lighter, complete with its original bipod stand, measuring just over 5" in length and just over 4" in height. These were used as fire lighters by the flint striking a spark on the frizzen, which ignited the "tinder" in the trough or pan below.