The orange device is part of a tripwire alarm kit, like the one found by nick daring. The actual alarm or firing device was not used. The orange thing used in EFNY is the rack for replacement cartridges. The pull ring is attached to a rod used to eject the spent (fired) cartridges from the...
Jake, I commend you, not only regarding your attention to detail on this outstanding replica (are you SURE it’s a replica???), but also on the outstanding packing job!!! My apologies for the delay in posting my praises, but I was overtaken by events and am finally catching up to my obligations...