Chert Gunflint

One dark gray chert or flint gunflint, possibly English in origin. The gunflint does not have evidence of usewear. The corner of the gunflint appears to have been broken during the manufacturing process, which may explain why it doesn't appear to have been used.

• Object number

  1238.11

• Color

  Dark Gray (N3)

• Animals/objects

  Gunflint

• Category

  Arms

• Class

  Stone

• Functions

  Firearms/Parts

• Material

  Chert

• Forms

  Complete

• Techniques

  Flaked (Chipped)