Original Early American Flintlock Tinder Lighter Sold By A. W. Spies of New York, 1783-1870 Discount (O-511937)

(O-511937)

and no cracks

and it appears like it may have never seen service in the field

but it is still possible to find M1867 with the original sights intact

503rd PIR was detached from the 503rd PIR and sailed to Scotland

Original Early American Flintlock Tinder Lighter Sold By A. W. Spies of New York, 1783-1870 Discount (O-511937)Original 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.