Mills converted to lighter

[Nismosonic]

Bit torn on what to do here, Qualcast grenade dated 1940, leave as lighter or make back to grenade? Only missing striker and spring and only small hole drilled into top to accept wick.
Body, lever, baseplug and plate marked "Q" shellac coat complete.
Interesting point is the flint striker is made from original striker, drilled to take flint with small wheel attachment drilled then set with small pin. Projector plate has green velvet on bottom.
Has been very well done to be honest, and quite sympathetically done. I don't smoke, but have filled with lighter fluid and put new flint in it.

 

[Nismosonic]

So..
HELP!

do I leave it as lighter or convert back to grenade??

 

[reccetrooper]

In my opinion, if you convert it back and fill the hole it will still not be original, so leave it as it is. Being a lighter is part of its history.

 

[SG500]

My opinion, leave it as it is.
There are LOADS of Mills out there but not so many Mills lighters.
Its a quirky bit of history.
Dave.

 

[Andysarmoury]

Yes leave as it is, plenty out there still. i like it as it is.
Andy

 

[skull181]

Yes, leave it as it is, great souvenir :top: