Original English Detached Matchlock Ignition System with Pan Cover - 7 1/4" Long British Militaria He was born in 1926

He was born in 1926 in Maryland and was discharged in December 1945

Year of Manufacture: 1831 - converted 1840s-50s

however one of the outer wires has been removed

This lovely green glass beer bottle was dug up from a World War One Trench in May of 1983 in the grounds of Hooge Chateau (Castle) at Ypres

uniforms were often handed down to younger siblings

Original English Detached Matchlock Ignition System with Pan Cover - 7 1/4" Long British Militaria He was born in 1926Original Item: Only One Available. Well this is certainly a "blast from the past"! Here we have a very nice English Matchlock ignition system, fitted with a very nice cover that both keeps the powder in and prevents an accidental discharge. The idea is simple: using a lit match, or wick, to ignite the powder in the pan and discharge the weapon. The lock serves to move a lever called the "serpentine" to the pan, which held the match. Some designs put