This one has perfect seams, and a functional powder plunger dispenser. This compact pan primer flask dispenses 3 grains of 4f priming powder from springactivated spout. Powder flask for cap and ball pistols and muzzleloading rifles. The premier publication on powder flasks of all time by collectors. The premier publication on powder flasks of all time by collectors most respected authority. Of typical, medium size, mid19th century, design, with a two piece embossed brasscopperalloy body, mounted with its two 2, sidemounted, iron suspension loops. This would be one of the last powder flasks made by the company and whilst not up to the quality of their production in the 19th century, it would make an interesting addition to a serious collection of powder flasks to represent the end of.
With copper body retaining traces of original lacquer, some very small dents, spring in good condition. The powder flask book by ray riling hard cover ebay. Flask etiquette 101 or, flask me no more questions, and i. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Traditions flintlock pan primer 3 grains of 4f powder. Powder flasks accessories for sale, powder flasks accessories. Black powder coated stainless steel hip flask by top shelf flasks, 8oz. Flask hs cylindrical brass powder flask, 234 length, 114 diameter accepts 101mm threaded spouts. Set up a search alert to hear when flasks items arrive. Made by pedersoli, this remington copper bodied flask is embossed with the classic faithful dog scene. This is the book with all the flasks, if you collect flasks or general accoutrements. The head is removable unscrews for filling the flask, the valve spring is internal. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction.
Click the button below to add the remington powder flask to your wish list. The original flask of this pattern is constructed a bit differently. The powder flask book nov 11, 2017 old barn auction. The charger tube is beveled at the end and is adjustable to set for different powder amounts. Powder flask definition of powder flask by the free dictionary. Black powder coated 8oz flask ckb products wholesale. Powder flask hawksley for sale in uk view 33 bargains. 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. The graduated brass primingspout and base with its three 3 stepped spout and its external springoperated.
Powder flask definition of powder flask by the free. Ray riling published by robert halter the river house, new hope, pa 1953. They range from very elaborately decorated works of art to early forms of consumer packaging, and are widely collected. 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. The most common antique powder flask material is metal. 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 an extremely rare, and very hard flask for the colt collector to obtain. The powder flask book nov 11, 2017 old barn auction, llc. Similarly, his powder flask book 1953 is the standard reference in the collecting field of later antique american powder flasks. Signed by riling under his printed name at the end of the preface. The primer flask also includes a lanyard hole for easy carrying. This flask can be found, pictured and described in the text, the powder flask book by ray riling. Gun trade association peter dyson has been a member of the council since 1994. Flask etiquette 101 or, flask me no more questions, and ill tell you no more lies flask etiquette 101 or, flask me no more questions, and ill tell you no more lies september 24, 2016.
Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accessory to the firearm riling, ray published by bonanza books 1953. Antique ornate copper powder flask by hawksley its made from what looks to be brass and leather. 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. My son brought me a small powder flask he found to look up for him. The traditions pan primer is designed specifically for use with flintlock rifles and pistols. The powder flask book by ray riling for sale online ebay. Flask unum powder flask, colt style unum flask accepts 8. Flaskhs cylindrical brass powder flask, 234 length, 114 diameter accepts 101mm threaded spouts. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Feb 28, 2015 the original flask of this pattern is constructed a bit differently. The powder flask book by ray riling, bonanza books, 1953 edition, 495 illustrated pages. Of typical bagshaped form, with a deeply embossed and finely detailed, central, raised, standing, stag design with a central embossed trophy of a stagshead mask similar to riling no. 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.
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. 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. Buy the powder flask book reprint by riling, ray isbn. 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. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors. For those who wish to delve deeper into the world of powder flasks, the bible is still ray rilings the powder flask book, first published in 1953. This style of flask is listed in ray rilings powder flask book and. Information and translations of powder flask in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. Black powder and pyrodex are equivalent by volume only.
Slipping a flask into your back pocket for a weekend night of rabble rousing shenanigans is a different sort of bold personal statement then. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accessory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages. Large, victorian french polished flattened cow horn black powder flask for. The sleeve shows very little wear with some edge curling one very small tear at most a fraction of an inch. Different types of 19th century military powder flasks. These spouts will fit all powder flasks, except for small. This is the book with all the flasks, if you collect flasks or general accoutrements you need this book. This 8oz stainless steel polished powder coated flask is a great buy. The powder flask book reprint edition by ray riling, harold l. Unfollow antique powder flasks to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. These measures are to be used with black powder or pyrodex only. Price guide for lot of four remington powder flasks.
They saw hard use, and generally have open seams or broken plungers. 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. Any person who is considering embarking on a journey of collecting powder flasks would be well advised to obtain a copy of ray riling s book particularly to identify a genuine vintage flask from the countless examples of fakes on offer. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about antique powder flask. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors weekly.
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. 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 is a very early colts patent powder flask for the 1839 paterson shotgun or bigbore rifle. Embossed on both sides stags head, fox mask and oak leaves, the flask retains 90% of its original colour on the bodythe powder measure has 3 stations but is not calibrated. 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. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. Lead shotpowder flask with brass working sporting powder flask, from left to right. I gave a black powder rifle and a bunch of stuff, including that flask, to my son about t months ago. T his book serves as a historic reference and identification guide powder flask. The sturdy design, screw down cap, smooth and shiny surface and thick powder coating combine to make this a high quality buy at a super low wholesale price. The powder flask book by ray riling first edition petes.
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