Original English Detached Matchlock Ignition System with Pan Cover - 7 1/4" Long British Militaria Above the top left pocket

Above the top left pocket are three stitched loops to accommodate a medal ribbon bar which is also present

The M1 Garand or M1 Rifle is a semi-automatic rifle that was the United States' service rifle during World War II and the Korean War

There is oxidation to the steel "horn" and aluminum body

however one of the outer wires has been removed

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

Original English Detached Matchlock Ignition System with Pan Cover - 7 1/4" Long British Militaria Above the top left pocketOriginal 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