The powder flask book by ray riling hard cover ebay. The sharps company recommended 5560 grains of powder in their early instruction sheet on. I was told this is a gun powder flask from the civil war. 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. The brass powder flask is standard for most muzzleloader shooters. Made during a short but glorious production run in the 1990s, the 3rd generation signature series 1860 army shown here is an archetypal example. The end of the road between sodom and gomorrah tex.
The revolver set was key to properly identifying the walker powder flask see robin rapleys colt percussion accoutrements, 18341873. How to make a wooden water bottle or hip flask for reenactment, steampunk, larp or cosplay duration. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors weekly. They range from very elaborately decorated works of art to early forms of consumer packaging, and are widely collected. All the original leather cover and seams are in place. Some powder flasks have a volume powder measure in the spout many do not. Shr032 original dixon powder flask dixie gun works. Flaskunum powder flask, colt style unum flask accepts 8. For this test, all powder was measured from a very accurate, original flask, in order to simulate historic unweighed powder charges. The upper part looks like it opens but i cant get it open and there is something rattling around inside. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accessory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages. To lay a little groundwork for the promised short history of glass powder horns.
The powder flask book by ray riling standard catalog of firearms 7th edition by ned schwing. Many were standardized military issue, but the most decorative were generally. The powder flask book by ray riling, bonanza books, 1953 edition, 495 illustrated pages. 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. This is the book with all the flasks, if you collect flasks or general accoutrements you need this book. By pouring black powder from a horn or flask directly down. Phenyl2 and methylamine gas are cooked in a threeneck flask, with one neck operating.
The sleeve shows very little wear with some edge curling one very small tear at most a fraction of an inch. The colt navy style flask was widely used with percussion revolvers. 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. For revolvers, pistols, and most muzzleloading rifles. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.
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. 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. Flaskswhile flasks have had a variety of uses over the years, such as the storing top articles on cw. Glass powder horns federation of historical bottle collectors. The powder flask book by ray riling first edition petes. The original flask of this pattern is constructed a bit differently. The gunpowder used is typically black powder or black powder substitutes like pyrodex. Item code pf0166, price sold gbp a small gunners priming horn for igniting cannon. 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. Thompson center hawken 54 caliber black powder barrel percussion lock, complete.
Pedersoli solid brass remington pattern powder flask with rich antique finish. Flaskbag powder flask, philadelphia bag flask, copper, with patina finish accepts 8. Shr039 original dixon powder flask dixie gun works. The charger is adjustable from 34, 78 to 1 dram very good untouched uncleaned condition. I find a collection of common md fare, plus a few very cool items i think you. An especially fine gutta perchahard rubber powder flask. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
This style powder flask has been in use for many years. A powder flask is a small container for gunpowder, which was an essential part of shooting. The powder flask book nov 11, 2017 old barn auction. Revolver accessories old south firearms, black powder. Now ive decided to try a different powder type and was looking to change out the powder thats in there. Ray riling published by robert halter the river house, new hope, pa 1953.
Proceeds and commissions from these sales in part go towards the purchase of additional reference materials and acquisition expenses. Can also be used with your muzzleloading rifle or pistol. Powder flasks accessories for sale, powder flasks accessories. 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. Neumann collection, valley forge national historical park italian powder flask, c. Oct 10, 2016 join me on my next series of hunts during late september and early october of 2016 in the champlain valley of vermont. 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.
Different types of 19th century military powder flasks. Hawksley sheffield of the pattern that were cased with colt london navy 1851 revolvers. A very nice pig skin covered powder flask built by american flask and cap co. Gun trade association peter dyson has been a member of the council since 1994. In general, the sequence of loading is to put in first gunpowder, by pouring in a measured amount of loose powder, historically mostly by using a powder flask or powder horn, or by inserting a premeasured bag or paper packet of gunpowder called a cartridge or by inserting solid propellant pellets. Averages from the flask were verified with a scale.
Previously when i filled it i couldnt figure out how to get the top off so i just made a paper funnel and filled it through the spout. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Shooting the colts signature series 1860 army without a doubt, 2nd and 3rd generation colt percussion revolvers provide shooters the least expensive route to owning a bona fide singleaction colt. The idea behind the powder flask was to store the gunpowder that was used for firing the gun. 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. 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. Join me on my next series of hunts during late september and early october of 2016 in the champlain valley of vermont. Powder flask for cap and ball pistols and muzzleloading rifles. 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. A very nice b a paris marked, two sided, high relief game scene on copper body, powder flask. Wilsons 1971 edition of the book of colt firearms, the original. T his book serves as a historic reference and identification guide powder flask.
Price guide for lot of four remington powder flasks. The head is removable unscrews for filling the flask, the valve spring is internal. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors. Nov 22, 2015 how to make a wooden water bottle or hip flask for reenactment, steampunk, larp or cosplay duration. Flask bag powder flask, philadelphia bag flask, copper, with patina finish accepts 8. Buffalo arms is closed on the following holidays so that our employees can spend time with their families.
Even static electricity can set off black powder or even the smallest ember or spark. My son brought me a small powder flask he found to look up for him. Flask unum powder flask, colt style unum flask accepts 8. 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. The premier publication on powder flasks of all time by collectors. Gthe end cap unscrews for easy, quick and safe loading. Thompson center hawkens tang 1516 barrel has been drilled 2 screws. New years day, memorial day, independence day, labor day, thanksgiving and the day after, christmas eve open until 12. 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.
From the time the revolver was returned to the united states by ray riling in 1951 to when it was photographed for use in r. Ray riling, the powder flask book, 1953, the standard work on 19thcentury american flasks. The body is embossed with the cannon and stand of flags emblem. You cant tell how much to use by guess work or the weight of the powder horn or flask.