Original Early American Flintlock Tinder Lighter Sold By A. W. Spies of New York, 1783-1870 Category_Martini-Henry Parts but thankfully the Russian ink

but thankfully the Russian ink stamps were left intact

on the obverse side

which seriously accentuated the supply problem

- Original 8 x10 photo of Captain Leeds wearing this exact service coat and visor cap

Measures 20 x 20 x 11 when closed

Original Early American Flintlock Tinder Lighter Sold By A. W. Spies of New York, 1783-1870 Category_Martini-Henry Parts but thankfully the Russian inkOriginal Item: Only One Available. A. W. SPIES of New York was a well known distributor and Importer of many types of firearms, beginning in 1783 and operating until about 1870. This is a brass framed Tinder Lighter, complete with its original bipod stand, measuring just over 5" in length and just over 4" in height. These were used as fire lighters by the flint striking a spark on the frizzen, which ignited the "tinder" in the trough or pan below.