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An unusual flintlock key pistol<br />
constructed entirely of steel, the key<br />
also forming the barrel, with a shaped<br />
oval bow and exposed trigger<br />
12cm<br />
$500–800<br />
417<br />
A flintlock powder tester, late<br />
18th/19th century<br />
Of pistol form, with large steel indi<strong>cat</strong>or<br />
wheel numbered from ‘1’ to ‘11’ on<br />
one side, mounted on a bracket with<br />
indi<strong>cat</strong>or point on one side, and with<br />
ovoidal anvil fitting against the top<br />
of a circular chimney above the<br />
touch-hole, the bracket retained<br />
by a ring-headed screw, lightly<br />
engraved lock, figured full stock,<br />
chamfered pommel, engraved<br />
brass trigger-guard<br />
19cm<br />
$1,800–2,500<br />
417<br />
418<br />
A continental flintlock tinder-lighter,<br />
late18th/early century<br />
with steel lock plates, strike and tinder<br />
compartment, carved walnut stock and<br />
U shaped steel stand<br />
24.5cm<br />
$1,200–1,500<br />
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