Original 18th-Century Italian Flintlock Tinder Lighter by G. Bonardi with Pocket-Pistol Form and Pop-Open Faux Barrel Barrels The handle had the original

The handle had the original finish almost completely worn away due to use and cleaning while in service

There were several types of conversions

LOT RMCO 1 31 105MM M60 1944

Bader ordered on January 3 1942 that admitting Jews into their homes and hiding their things and value papers is punishable by death

and still has about 75% of the enamel intact

Original 18th-Century Italian Flintlock Tinder Lighter by G. Bonardi with Pocket-Pistol Form and Pop-Open Faux Barrel Barrels The handle had the originalOriginal Item: One of a Kind. IMA has offered examples of flintlock tinder lighters previously, but never one like this example, made in the form of a flintlock pocket pistol. The barrel portion is hollow, and when the trigger is pulled it unlatches and the spring pops it open, which also allows the candle holder to pop up, with the hopefully lit candle. This is not a one off piece, as we have seen other examples, but they are definitely less commonly