17th century incendiary device timer - photo

17th century incendiary device timer.

https://diqn32j8nouaz.cloudfront.net...vice_timer.jpg


Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...181#post153795
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...893#post144522
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...737#post128975
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...046#post109391
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...578#post151556

looks like a pistol.

for timers, nothing like a bit of acid on lead wire or Bickford time fuse or spolette.

Clock winder mech ,hammer and firebox(flint) barrel and powder ?