Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Brass Framed French Style Tinder Lighter with Candle Holder - circa 1770 Bira Gun with one side mostly missing

with one side mostly missing due to paint flaking

KBE (October 30

The jacket is marked #34 over initials PEP on the inside below the collar

Overall a very fine example of a WW1 brush clearing knife

but was a completely new design

Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Brass Framed French Style Tinder Lighter with Candle Holder - circa 1770 Bira Gun with one side mostly missingOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This came to light in the Northern regions of New York State when a derelict 1700's house was pulled down. From the style it appears to be French or American made following the French design, and is unmarked. It comes with its music stand style front legs and has a very pleasing checkered wood grip. It measures just about 5" in length and 4" in height. The internal and functional components are made of the usual iron and