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scottbu70

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lighter gun
« on: February 01, 2010, 07:24:11 pm »
hi all this is a gun lighter and on the handle it says windsor-japan........any info on this? was my grandfathers...than ks!

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Re: lighter gun
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2010, 08:29:21 pm »
    Check to see if you have any markings on the bottom of the lighter unit itself (where you refill).  This may lead to some clues, at least it will tell who made the lighter unit.  Most likely the manufacture of the lighter and the decorative insert will be different.   Kind of a unique item and many collectors of lighters.  I know a guy at work tomorrow I will show this too him, he may have some more insite on the lighter.

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Re: lighter gun
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2010, 08:56:23 pm »
    Check to see if you have any markings on the bottom of the lighter unit itself (where you refill).  This may lead to some clues, at least it will tell who made the lighter unit.  Most likely the manufacture of the lighter and the decorative insert will be different.   Kind of a unique item and many collectors of lighters.  I know a guy at work tomorrow I will show this too him, he may have some more insite on the lighter.

i appreciate the help....could not find any more markings on it

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Re: lighter gun
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2010, 10:02:40 pm »
Scott, you'll find some similar here.......

http://www.steclosamcollectibles.com/lighters/cannonsguns.html   (about 1/2 way down page)

Not exact, but still looking  ;)

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Re: lighter gun
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2010, 10:06:59 pm »
BTW, I believe the term Flintlock (as in type of gun) will be helpful in your quest.

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Re: lighter gun
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2010, 12:42:13 am »
Here's one like yours on Ebay today , for about $10 .