Original 18th Century European Linstock Cannon Ignition Pole - circa 1720 ERA During the four months of

During the four months of major operations

and has some pitting around the back edges

O’Callahan * - Mass

but no major wear

This is a legal contract dated May 14th

Original 18th Century European Linstock Cannon Ignition Pole - circa 1720 ERA During the four months ofOriginal 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