The powder flask book treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accessory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages. Riling s wife, beatrice davis riling 19041962, collaborated on these works. Of typical mid19th century, plain, bagshaped form with untouched, crazed, scuffed and lightly aged leathercovered outer surfaces. 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. Gun trade association peter dyson has been a member of the council since 1994. This is a very early colts patent powder flask for the 1839 paterson shotgun or bigbore rifle. And i have many powder horns i will also be listing. They range from very elaborately decorated works of art to early forms of consumer packaging, and are widely collected. This style of flask is listed in ray rilings powder flask book and. Without books, my friends, we have no connection to history. You are bidding on james dixon and sons powder flask marked dixon and sons. Mar 08, 20 my dad just passed away and i found this old powder flask. The leather is in perfect shape stitching in good order. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accessory to the firearm riling, ray published by bonanza books 1953.
T is blueing on the roller spring the glass is undamaged. The original flask of this pattern is constructed a bit differently. The most common antique powder flask material is metal. 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. 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. New replica powder flasks powder flasks, popular new replicas.
Ok, going thru my collection of old firearm stuff, i found an old metal powder flask that i had bought at a auction along time ago. It belonged to my gg grandfather who passed away in 1891. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors weekly. Flaskremin powder flask, remington pistol style flask, copper, with patina finish, accepts 101mm threaded spouts. See page 410 in the powder flask book by riling for a similar example. Many were standardized military issue, but the most. Raymond ray riling 18961974, a philadelphia builder and arms collector, was an important arms book collector, dealer, author and publisher from the.
My son brought me a small powder flask he found to look up for him. An untouched mid19th century american leather covered metal powder flask, ca. Ray riling, the powder flask book, 1953, the standard work on 19thcentury american flasks. 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. Also works well with our powder horn flasks with spout. The powder flask book by riling, ray and a great selection of related. 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 speculation. You can find a similar flask in rilings powder flask book on page 302 flask 558.
The powder flask book, treating of the history and use of the flask as a principle accessory 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 values for shooters and collectors of antique. Ray riling published by robert halter the river house, new hope, pa 1953. Flaskbag powder flask, philadelphia bag flask, copper, with patina finish accepts 8. 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. The powder flask book by ray riling first edition petes. The idea behind the powder flask was to store the gunpowder that was used for firing the gun. Lot of three fine english collector flasks historical auctions. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accesory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document. The head is removable unscrews for filling the flask, the valve spring is internal. Information and translations of powder flask in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Brass funnel with aluminum threaded spout to securly attach to openings of tubular style and zouave style flasks. Powder horns and flasks have been in use since the early 15th century to carry the black powder necessary in the use of firearms. Powder flasks accessories for sale, powder flasks accessories.
It is in very good condition and has some wear as can be seen. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about antique powder flask. 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. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles.
One brass screw has been replaced with a steel screw. Hip flasks were traditionally made of pewter, silver, or even glass, though most modern flasks are made from stainless steel. Flask bag powder flask, philadelphia bag flask, copper, with patina finish accepts 8. Feb 28, 2015 the original flask of this pattern is constructed a bit differently. The powder flask book treating of the history and use of.
Seventeen flasks of varying designs including a batty peace flask, a leather shot pouch, and the powder flask book by ray riling. Traditions updated design is a safe, nospill way to refill your powder flask. 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. For the comic book character, see hip flask comics. A powder flask is a small container for gunpowder, which was an essential part of shooting. Keeping your powder dry could be a matter of life and death. This ball design powder flask has a lenght of 200 mm. This exact type of shot pouch is pictured in rilings powder flask book on page 152 the leather is stamped b boche and 1 ko 1 kilogram of shot. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors. Book boxes powder horn landsknecht medieval armor 16th century leather case flask guns carving. 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. Powder flask definition of powder flask by the free.
Please note that the definitive work on powder flasks, of all types, is ray riling s the powder flask book published in 1953. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. New funnels are entirely brass and may not be as pictured. My dad just passed away and i found this old powder flask. Powder flask for cap and ball pistols and muzzleloading rifles.
See more ideas about powder horn, flask and 17th century. Similarly, his powder flask book 1953 is the standard reference in the collecting field of later antique american powder flasks. Minor roughness, abrasions, scuffs and an untouched oxidized and patinated finish. Powder flasks were an essential accessory to firearms until the 19th century, when prepacked bullets became common. 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 the book with all the flasks, if you collect flasks or general accoutrements. 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. Years ago he had more flasks and horns, carbide lamps, damascus barreled shotguns, etc. But it is missing one of its tiny suspension ring mounts. Powder flask definition of powder flask by the free dictionary. Buy 19th century military powder flasks and get the best deals.
Powder flasks and the powder flask book rock island auction. Different types of 19th century military powder flasks. Unfollow antique powder flask to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Home treasures from the indiana historical society civil war powder flask reference url share. 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. Powder flasks for sale in uk 44 used powder flasks. It is a magnificent tome and it is highly unlikely that it will ever be surpassed in its breadth and study scope of powder flasks. Powder flask book treating of the history and use of the flask as a. 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. Use and history of powder flasks though history ray riling on.
The charger tube is beveled at the end and is adjustable to set for different powder amounts. This is one of the 20 metal powder flasks i will be listing in the next few weeks. Unfollow gun powder flask to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Price guide for lot of four remington powder flasks. Some modern flasks are made of plastic so as to avoid detection by metal detectors. 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. 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. I gave a black powder rifle and a bunch of stuff, including that flask, to my son about t months ago. Flask remin powder flask, remington pistol style flask, copper, with patina finish, accepts 101mm threaded spouts. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accessory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages. Nice original civil war era powder flask for cased sets made.