Even static electricity can set off black powder or even the smallest ember or spark. 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. 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. 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.
The original flask of this pattern is constructed a bit differently. This could well have seen service in the crimea where several thousand colt navy revolvers were used by british officers and ncos. The sleeve shows very little wear with some edge curling one very small tear at most a fraction of an inch. A very nice pig skin covered powder flask built by american flask and cap co. Kovels online price guide has just gotten even bigger and better. Gun trade association peter dyson has been a member of the council since 1994. Missing the top of the charger and the spring is broken. The upper part looks like it opens but i cant get it open and there is something rattling around inside. Brass funnel with aluminum threaded spout to securly attach to openings of tubular style and zouave style flasks. Embossed on both sides stags head, fox mask and oak leaves, the flask retains 90% of its original colour on the body the powder measure has 3 stations but is not calibrated. Click the button below to add the msm flask spout to your wish list. Powder flasks for sale in uk 45 used powder flasks.
Nice original civil war era powder flask for cased sets. 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. Traditions updated design is a safe, nospill way to refill your powder flask. The head is removable unscrews for filling the flask, the valve spring is internal. Many were standardized military issue, but the most decorative were generally.
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. By pouring black powder from a horn or flask directly down the barrel of a muzzleloader, you can does anybody know what the answer is. Highly illustrated french book on the luger pistol. All the original leather cover and seams are in place. Apr 17, 2020 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. Proceeds and commissions from these sales in part go towards the purchase of additional reference materials and acquisition expenses. 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.
Traditions quickt ramrod handle makes loading and reloading your rifle faster and easier. This flask depicts a stag hunt on one side and scrolls on and berries on the other. These spouts will fit all powder flasks, except for small. Price guide for lot of four remington powder flasks. I believe this is the second printing of the first ed. I was told this is a gun powder flask from the civil war. My son brought me a small powder flask he found to look up for him. Powder flask definition of powder flask by the free.
They saw hard use, and generally have open seams or broken plungers. Whether made from ox or cow horns or from wood and iron, power horns and flasks had to not only hold black powder, but to keep the powder dry. The powder flask book by ray riling, bonanza books, 1953 edition, 495 illustrated pages. The powder flask book by riling, ray and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors weekly.
This is considered by everyone as the bible of powder shot flask collecting. A book of practical advice to help you build professionalgrade applications with flask. Flask remin powder flask, remington pistol style flask, copper, with patina finish, accepts 101mm threaded spouts. Flaskremin powder flask, remington pistol style flask, copper, with patina finish, accepts 101mm threaded spouts. The powder flask book nov 11, 2017 old barn auction. 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. 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. 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.
A fine listing of antique firearms, 20th anniversary edition. Kovels adds thousands of new prices and photos to online price guide. I gave a black powder rifle and a bunch of stuff, including that flask, to my son about t months ago. Also works well with our powder horn flasks with spout. Antique arms accessories, canteen, powder horns, accessories.
Has dust jacket, but it has some wear, book is solid. Quite simply the powder flask book is a classic work very unique first published in the 1960s the bible of flask collecting. View cart checkout wish list login you have 0 item s in your cart. Practical flask book project by robert picard kickstarter. The powder flask book by ray riling hard cover ebay. Dust jacket is well worn, but the information is solid. Now this is not a problem with production black powder as it is coated with graphite can be a problem with the home brew stuff. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accessory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages. Weve added more than 20,000 new prices and 2,500 color photos of antiques and collectibles to our already comprehensive guide.
By pouring black powder from a horn or flask directly down. Saxon powder flask and cartridge pouch, late 16th early 17th. This is considered by everyone as the bible of powdershot flask collecting. The powder flask book hard cover book by ray riling. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors. This is the book with all the flasks, if you collect flasks or general accoutrements you need this book. The powder flask book nov 11, 2017 old barn auction, llc. Up for bid is a used hardcover copy of the the powder flask book by ray riling. This accessory sits on your ramrod when it is in the storage position so you can take it.
Powder flasks accessories for sale, powder flasks accessories. An officer would most likely be the only one to have a powder flask like that as its designed for a pistol rather than a rifle. I will be listing many rare books from an estate which are. The most definitive study ever published on powder flasks used in north american beginning with the debut of firearms. Traditions has made sure to carry a full line of accessories for our customers including a variety of ball starters, cappers, and 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. The powder flask book reprint edition by ray riling, harold l. Powder flask for cap and ball pistols and muzzleloading rifles. Different types of 19th century military powder flasks. Considering the use of black powder pistols it was mainly aboard vessels, if not british navy i would still say it came off a ship originally, but then again thats all. 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.
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. Since i started with bp, i always viewed the flask as a huge hand grenade, just waiting for an errant spark. The idea behind the powder flask was to store the gunpowder that was used for firing the gun. I always load from a powder measure, thinking that id just loose fingers rather than have a whole flask go off. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Pv1 flint priming valve, dispenses about 1 grain weight of ffffg priming powder, fits 732 hole, solid brass. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. T his book serves as a historic reference and identification guide powder flask. Moore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Rifles, muskets, flintlock and percussion pistols and revolvers, powder flasks, powder horns, swords and gun books, many rare pieces by charles w. 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. The premier publication on powder flasks of all time by collectors most respected authority. The complete guide for the collector of the principal accessory to the firearm rywell, martin on. This flask can be found, pictured and described in the text, the powder flask book by ray riling.
Ray riling published by robert halter the river house, new hope, pa 1953. 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. Weapon related, powder flasks and horns this is the ridgeway reference archive, a research tool for educational purposes only, and is. The powder flask book by ray riling first edition petes. 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 an optin list, and each mailing will offer an optout no hassle option. The powder flask book by ray riling and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. New funnels are entirely brass and may not be as pictured. 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. Powder flask definition of powder flask by the free dictionary. Robert picard is raising funds for practical flask book project on kickstarter.
The complete guide for the collector of the principal accessory to the firearm. New replica powder flasks powder flasks, popular new replicas. Flaskbag powder flask, philadelphia bag flask, copper, with patina finish accepts 8. The charger tube is beveled at the end and is adjustable to set for different powder amounts. That flask or powder horn is a small bomb, that if ignited will explode in a huge flash.
The flask pictures or one of the brass or copper ones is way better than the plastic ones. Three vintage antique leather shot powder flasks, for black powder muzzle loader. Nice original civil war era powder flask for cased sets made. Please look at the pictures and ask any questions you may have. Powder horns and flasks have been in use since the early 15th century to carry the black powder necessary in the use of firearms. The powder flask book hc ray riling books at gunbroker. Hawksley sheffield of the pattern that was made for colt navy revolvers. This is an extremely rare, and very hard flask for the colt collector to obtain. 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. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. Powder flask for rifle made of brass and forged there is also a very small hole in the copper body. They range from very elaborately decorated works of art to early forms of consumer packaging, and are widely collected.