Would you like us to automatically send this request to additional prequalified companies. I was told this is a gun powder flask from the civil war. A very nice pig skin covered powder flask built by american flask and cap co. Click the button below to add the msm flask spout to your wish list. Unfollow antique powder flask to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A powder flask is a small container for gunpowder, which was an essential part of shooting. Aluminum railings toronto glass railings expert installation. The sleeve shows very little wear with some edge curling one very small tear at most a fraction of an inch. The charger tube is beveled at the end and is adjustable to set for different powder amounts. This flask depicts a stag hunt on one side and scrolls on and berries on the other. Price guide for lot of four remington powder flasks. Nice original civil war era powder flask for cased sets. This flask can be found, pictured and described in the text, the powder flask book by ray riling.
The idea behind the powder flask was to store the gunpowder that was used for firing the gun. Nice original civil war era powder flask for cased sets made. Information and translations of powder flask in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. With its flat bottonu the flask will stand upright on your shooting bench. The powder flask book by riling, ray and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The head is removable unscrews for filling the flask, the valve spring is internal. Powder flasks were made of hollowedout cattle horns or closely grained woods such burr maple, boxwood or walnut, as in this case, and their purpose was to protect gun powder from water or fire. I gave a black powder rifle and a bunch of stuff, including that flask, to my son about t months ago. C 1953, 496 page hard cover in jacket showing wear and small tears in jacket, book remains in excellent condition and contains a small notice about this first edition. This is a very early colts patent powder flask for the 1839 paterson shotgun or bigbore rifle.
Powder flasks accessories for sale, powder flasks accessories. Seventeen flasks of varying designs including a batty peace flask, a leather shot pouch, and the powder flask book by ray riling. Cork body with wooden handle, complete with cork plug and leather thong. New funnels are entirely brass and may not be as pictured. Deckorators aluminum powder coated balusters classic black 32in. Nice book, but among the chapter on accessories i came upon an interesting letter written about 11 years after the battle of waterloo from the current company commander of the 95th rifles requesting the reissue of loose powder, powder flasks, larger balls and greased patches so his men could get more accuracy from their rifles. Unfollow antique powder flasks to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The powder flask book by ray riling, bonanza books, 1953 edition, 495 illustrated pages. This style of flask is listed in ray rilings powder flask book and also a lot of other books.
My dad just passed away and i found this old powder flask. Different types of 19th century military powder flasks. Collectable 19th century military powder flasks come in a range of different styles and sizes, with many different types of gun requiring its own powder flask. This style of flask is listed in ray rilings powder flask book and. The powder flask book hard cover book by ray riling. Visit our shopping site pages and buy from us direct or visit our books for sale pages and buy research materials from one of our affiliates. Myard 3214 inches traditional rectangular iron balusters with screws for wood aluminum composite facemount railing, classic geometric styling 25pack, matte black 4.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Flask remin powder flask, remington pistol style flask, copper, with patina finish, accepts 101mm threaded spouts. Your aluminum railings are rustproof, which means that they will not rot. This is an extremely rare, and very hard flask for the colt. Minor roughness, abrasions, scuffs and an untouched oxidized and patinated finish. Powder flasks for sale in uk 45 used powder flasks. Popular tubularstyle flask, tastefully adorned with the. Laid in is a bookmark for the powder flask book showing on one side a revolutionary war soldier over the year 1776, and on the reverse a modern hunter over the year 1953, the publication date of the book. Installation is fast and ensured to last through all weather conditions.
Dec 03, 20 i think it might be the 20th century reproduction of the peace flask, i have one like it that i bought new about 30 years ago. I believe this is the second printing of the first ed. Powder flask for rifle made of brass and forged there is also a very small hole in the copper body. Has dust jacket, but it has some wear, book is solid. All the original leather cover and seams are in place. The body of this cylindrical brass powder flask is 5 long, 1 38 in diameter and holds approximately 3. The most definitive study ever published on powder flasks used in north american beginning with the debut of firearms. This is considered by everyone as the bible of powder shot flask collecting. Also works well with our powder horn flasks with spout. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors. A powder flask is a small container for gunpowder, which was an essential part of shooting equipment with muzzleloading guns, before premade paper cartridges became standard in the 19th century. Spouts are made of solid brass and can be shortened to give the exact charge needed. Of typical mid19th century, plain, bagshaped form with untouched, crazed, scuffed and lightly aged leathercovered outer surfaces.
View cart checkout wish list login you have 0 item s in your cart. North the blue book building and construction network. Proceeds and commissions from these sales in part go towards the purchase of additional reference materials and acquisition expenses. Flask bag powder flask, philadelphia bag flask, copper, with patina finish accepts 8. The premier publication on powder flasks of all time by collectors. The powder flask book nov 11, 2017 old barn auction. Powder flask book by ray riling 1953 from boston book. The powder flask book by ray riling and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Powder flasks, 16th century powder horn, flasks, fencing, 16th century, archery. Small chips and tears to the dustjacket, and section of loss to the top of the rear cover. Powder flasks and the powder flask book rock island auction. One brass screw has been replaced with a steel screw. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The powder flask book by ray riling first edition petes.
The powder flask book by ray riling hard cover ebay. Please look at the pictures and ask any questions you may have. So comprehensive and accurate is this book that auction houses and antique arms and militaria dealers quote its source as a validation of the flasks on offer. Flaskremin powder flask, remington pistol style flask, copper, with patina finish, accepts 101mm threaded spouts. The original flask of this pattern is constructed a bit differently. Three vintage antique leather shot powder flasks, for black powder muzzle loader. Flaskbag powder flask, philadelphia bag flask, copper, with patina finish accepts 8. Of typical, medium size, mid19th century, design, with a two piece embossed brasscopperalloy body, mounted with its two 2, sidemounted, iron suspension loops. The powder flask book nov 11, 2017 old barn auction, llc. Set up a search alert to hear when flasks items arrive. They range from very elaborately decorated works of art to early forms of consumer packaging, and are widely collected.
Powder flasks were an essential accessory to firearms until the 19th century, when prepacked bullets became common. The upper part looks like it opens but i cant get it open and there is something rattling around inside. Aug 19, 2016 nice book, but among the chapter on accessories i came upon an interesting letter written about 11 years after the battle of waterloo from the current company commander of the 95th rifles requesting the reissue of loose powder, powder flasks, larger balls and greased patches so his men could get more accuracy from their rifles. An untouched mid19th century american leather covered metal powder flask, ca. Find the powder flask book by riling, ray at biblio. These spouts will fit all powder flasks, except for small. The powder flask book hard cover book by ray riling this 8 34 x 11 14 hard cover book with 500 pages is titled the powder flask book by ray riling and is in very good condition except for a couple short tears in the dust jacket and some light. This is the book with all the flasks, if you collect flasks or general accoutrements you need this book.
Traditions solid brass black powder flask 30 grain spout. Brass funnel with aluminum threaded spout to securly attach to openings of tubular style and zouave style flasks. My son brought me a small powder flask he found to look up for him. Even though written over fifty years ago the powder flask book is still the most definitive publication regarding the collecting and identifying of antique gunpowder flasks. However, if you do need the item very urgently then contact me prior to purchase and i will advise if i can post on the same day. Original curtis and harvey safety first miners powder flask. France powder flask powder it is in mint condition and im selling because i have up graded and have no need for it anymore great price at 5. Powder flask for cap and ball pistols and muzzleloading rifles. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors weekly. Original curtis and harvey safety first miners powder. Leather black powder gun powder flask by threegggs on. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accesory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages, until the popular acceptance of the metallic cartridge, and giving emphasis to the powder flasks of the nineteenth century, noting their significance and value for shooters and collectors of antique arms and flasks. Ray riling, the powder flask book, 1953, the standard work on 19thcentury american flasks. Traditions updated design is a safe, nospill way to refill your powder flask.
Gun trade association peter dyson has been a member of the council since 1994. I think it might be the 20th century reproduction of the peace flask, i have one like it that i bought new about 30 years ago. First edition of ray rilings the powder flask book, covering the history and evolution of the powder flask as an accessory to the firearm. T his book serves as a historic reference and identification guide powder flask. New replica powder flasks powder flasks, popular new replicas. Antique 17th century russian enameled brass gun powder flask to sword shashka. Save antique powder flasks to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Knowing that your railings will continue to look great for years to come is reassuring. This is considered by everyone as the bible of powdershot flask collecting. This diminutive little flask is perfect for those times when a big flask is too much to carry or you need a small, out of the way flint lock charging flask that fits neatly in a pocket.