Unusual powder tester for comments

fernando · 27th February 2014, 07:01 PM

Thank you for the prompt reaction, Michl

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I suspect however that my point was missed

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I know (knew) how powder testers work, as i am familiar with candle lighters; but none of those have a straight handle or and a manual ignition system, instead of the current mechanical ones ... flint, percussion, etc.
I also don't see how in the 19th century, this 'cannon/gonne' ignition style was still in use

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27th February 2014, 07:01 PM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thank you for the prompt reaction, Michl . I suspect however that my point was missed . I know (knew) how powder testers work, as i am familiar with candle lighters; but none of those have a straight handle or and a manual ignition system, instead of the current mechanical ones ... flint, percussion, etc. I also don't see how in the 19th century, this 'cannon/gonne' ignition style was still in use