Original U.S. Colonial Revolutionary War Era Punched Tin Lantern with Blown Glass Lense & Retained Candle US Civil War It still has the original

It still has the original finger groove stock with a SWP/1895 cartouche

There is a very nice silver bullion and green portepee attached to the grip

Officer’s fusils were always private purchase as officers

as indicated by the markings on the bottom right receiver cup:

However there are three additional pairs of thread loops underneath

Original U.S. Colonial Revolutionary War Era Punched Tin Lantern with Blown Glass Lense & Retained Candle US Civil War It still has the originalOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is one of the most tremendous lanterns we have ever offered, a Colonial period personal punched tin lantern with a blown glass lens and retained candle. The construction is very crude and evident of the period, completely handmade with the original candle inside. The top of the lantern has a small hinge and latch to open and close the compartment, which shows very heavy oxidation but still works great. The glass has