Spiraling down quickly toward impact, 'eh Thorny?

They are before the 1900s, of course, and have been handed down to at least a few juniors, in possesion of a Handy Andy toolbox, usually, by a few Pops, after he ponied up for the latest/greatest repeater. Used up, mostly.

Drop at heel commensurate with the era. Ditto the chokes.

Listen to Steve Forbert sing "Born too late" a few times, and "get back to where you once belonged"!
Best,
Ted