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Lot 212: Two Flintlock Tools

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2022

Lot 212: Two Flintlock Tools

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Flintlock "Eprouvette" Powder Tester

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Powder Tester
Type: Other
Gauge: N/A
Barrel: N/A
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 745
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Unknown powder testing device Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr

B) Engraved Flintlock Tinder Lighter

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 34
Barrel: 3 3/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 745
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

The screw-off barrel was probably used with some black powder to make a flash for staring a fire. The large "pan" can be rotated to close off the barrel and be used to light some tinder. It has a rotating candle holder. Provenance: The Collection of Joe M. Wanenmacher Jr

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