Afghan Kamar Accessory What is It?

archer · 11th June 2011, 05:17 AM

Thank you, Dennee Unlike priming flasks, covering the end with a finger would
allow for a measured charge. One mystery to go. In the past month I got rid of a knapping tool and priming flask, they would definitely feel at home on one of the remaining chains. Such is life.

archer · 26th June 2011, 12:16 AM

This yet identified tool remains a puzzle. Could it have been used to carry
lit matchlock matches in combat? One side is perhaps tarnished by heat. It is mainly made up of horn, so wouldn't have a use as say a wrench. Does anyone know or maybe read how lit matches were carried into battle?

RDGAC · 26th June 2011, 12:36 AM

I wonder - could it be intended to hold the end of a lit slow-match nearest to the pan (i.e. that used for ignition) during reloading?

11th June 2011, 05:17 AM	#1
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Horn Thank you, Dennee Unlike priming flasks, covering the end with a finger would allow for a measured charge. One mystery to go. In the past month I got rid of a knapping tool and priming flask, they would definitely feel at home on one of the remaining chains. Such is life. Attached Images

26th June 2011, 12:16 AM	#2
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Possable use This yet identified tool remains a puzzle. Could it have been used to carry lit matchlock matches in combat? One side is perhaps tarnished by heat. It is mainly made up of horn, so wouldn't have a use as say a wrench. Does anyone know or maybe read how lit matches were carried into battle? Attached Images

26th June 2011, 12:36 AM	#3
RDGAC Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York, UK Posts: 167	I wonder - could it be intended to hold the end of a lit slow-match nearest to the pan (i.e. that used for ignition) during reloading?