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Id Number: DL.377263Catalog Number: 377263Accession Number: 136485
Object Name: tinderboxtinderbox, pistolOther Terms: Tinder Pistol; Fire Making Apparatus
Physical Description: brass (boxlock plates; tinder compartment; barrel; candle arm material)iron (firing mechanism; trigger guard; hinged lid on barrel material)walnut (grip material)Measurements: overall: 2 1/8 in x 7 1/2 in x 3 in; 5.3975 cm x 19.05 cm x 7.62 cm
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