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Gun Flint

Seven small flint stones varying in shape and greysih black colour. Jagged edges show wear.

Museum of Ontario Archaeology BeHb-1:890590

ca. mid 17th century

Gun flint would have been used for flint lock muskets or pistols. Most of the flint found on Ste. Marie I are French in origin with a small collection of flint coming from other areas.