Original 18th Century European Linstock Cannon Ignition Pole - circa 1720 ERA bore brush and wood monkey

bore brush and wood monkey supporting 14 correct size lead “cannon” balls

Air Crew Wings (Sterling marked)

During the four months of major operations

a few guns had areas of metal removed to allow the interior parts to be seen

Original 18th Century European Linstock Cannon Ignition Pole - circa 1720 ERA bore brush and wood monkeyOriginal Item: Only One Available. A linstock (also called a lintstock), is a staff with a fork at one end to hold a lighted slow match. The name was adapted from the Dutch lontstok, "match stick". Linstocks were used for discharging cannons in the early days of artillery; the linstock allowed the Cannonier to ignite the fuse on a loaded Cannon from a small distance. It was introduced in the 16th Century when the quality of both Cannons and Powder