Original U.S. Civil War Era Artillery Portfire Cannon Igniter Holder - Very Rare Original Display Machine Guns This example has no maker

This example has no maker mark but is stamped with a name

Civil Service employees needed a written release "without prejudice" from their agency and when a reluctant employer released the employee "with prejudice

so parts were definitely swapped out over the years on this example

Likely produced by Resistance groups and made using scarce brass

BILKO SHOW

Original U.S. Civil War Era Artillery Portfire Cannon Igniter Holder - Very Rare Original Display Machine Guns This example has no makerOriginal Item. Only One Available. This interesting device was used to hold a slow burning match to ignite the charge in muzzle loading cannon prior to the adoption of friction primers. It is 24 overall and consists of a wooden handle connected at the end with a metal post and a tension nut. The match would be inserted and tensioned into place. On one side is a small metal hook for the belt. These were used from the 1600s up until the Civil War era,