Gad Scott Tal's lovely flashlight is made from reclaimed wood polished with organic beeswax and held together with leather and brass pieces. It's beautiful, but, Tal argues, also practical: Initially, it might be enjoye...

Many modern handguns come with rails for mounting accessories, including lights. This object, patented by S.P. Cottrell & Son, is an early attempt to provide both illumination and protection. It's a .22-caliber 7-sho...