Rilings powder flask book

My son brought me a small powder flask he found to look up for him. Colts patent powder flask for the 1839 paterson rifle or shotgun description. The powder flask book by ray riling, bonanza books, 1953 edition, 495 illustrated pages. Has tight seams, no spring, nice original patina, measuring 3 settings of powder. 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 powder flask book nov 11, 2017 old barn auction, llc. Riling s wife, beatrice davis riling 19041962, collaborated on these works. This style of flask is listed in ray rilings powder flask book and also a lot of other books featuring early colt revolvers and rifles. The sleeve shows very little wear with some edge curling one very small tear at most a fraction of an inch. It is a magnificent tome and it is highly unlikely that it will ever be surpassed. Different types of 19th century military powder flasks. T his book serves as a historic reference and identification guide powder flask. And i have many powder horns i will also be listing.

Proceeds and commissions from these sales in part go towards the purchase of additional reference materials and acquisition expenses. The powder flask book by ray riling hard cover ebay. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Buy the powder flask book reprint by riling, ray isbn. You can find a similar flask in rilings powder flask book on page 302 flask 558. This one looks like an american made copy of a dixon or other european maker. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accessory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages. This powder flask is described in rilings powder flask book as flask 1 on page 411. Hawksley sheffield of the pattern that were cased with colt london navy 1851 revolvers. The powder flask book 1953 1st edition by ray riling ebay.

The charger is adjustable from 34, 78 to 1 dram very good untouched uncleaned condition. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors. The original laquer finish is preserved for almost 100%. If you can find any markings it might help identify the maker. Similarly, his powder flask book 1953 is the standard reference in the collecting field of later antique american powder flasks. Flaskunum powder flask, colt style unum flask accepts 8. Neumann collection, valley forge national historical park italian powder flask, c. These measures are to be used with black powder or pyrodex only. The charger tube is beveled at the end and is adjustable to set for different powder amounts. The graduated brass primingspout and base with its three 3 stepped spout and its external. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accesory to the firearm, from its. Amazon price new from used from hardcover please retry. The head is removable unscrews for filling the flask, the valve spring is internal.

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 powder flask book by ray riling 1953 first edition, hardcover. 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. Original art, bianco diamonds, faberge, firearms, jewelry.

Think about it, the musket, rifle or fowling piece is little more than a doorstop without the powder flask, and this book covers many over the centuries preceding the cartridge weapon. 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. Described on page 295 as a scarce english flask designed with highly raised staggered sections bearing acanthus leaves. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. There were hundreds of small american makers doing knockoffs of well regarded european designs. Rare hoopoe bird powder flask without a doubt the finest embossed powder flask ever in my collection. Please note that the definitive work on powder flasks, of all types, is ray riling s the powder flask book published in 1953. 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 first edition petes. This style of flask is listed in ray rilings powder flask book and also a lot of other books. Rilings wife, beatrice davis riling 19041962, collaborated on these works. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors weekly. Let us say that you are browsing a flea market, yard sale or whatever, and you stumble across an old tarnished brass bit of history. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about antique powder flask.

The most common antique powder flask material is metal. Comprehensive book on the history of the flask and its use as a principal accessory to the firearm from its inception through the years. The idea behind the powder flask was to store the gunpowder that was used for firing the gun. Flask unum powder flask, colt style unum flask accepts 8. You are bidding on james dixon and sons powder flask marked dixon and sons. These spouts will fit all powder flasks, except for small. 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. The flask is in good condition with one medium dent and the spring on the removeable. This is a very early colts patent powder flask for the 1839 paterson shotgun or bigbore rifle. Of typical, medium size, mid19th century, design, with a two piece embossed brasscopperalloy body, mounted with its two 2, sidemounted, iron suspension loops. Treatise of the history and use of the flask as a principal accesory to the black powder.

The original flask of this pattern is constructed a bit differently. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is one of the 20 metal powder flasks i will be listing in the next few weeks. 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. 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. Powder horns and flasks have been in use since the early 15th century to carry the black powder necessary in the use of firearms. I gave a black powder rifle and a bunch of stuff, including that flask, to my son about t months ago. The powder flask book nov 11, 2017 old barn auction. 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. The powder flask book reprint edition by ray riling, harold l. They range from very elaborately decorated works of art to early forms of consumer packaging, and are widely collected.

The powder flask book by riling, ray and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Entitled, the powder flask book and authored by ray riling in 1953. Illustrations, giving emphasis to the powder flasks of the nineteenth century. 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. Gun trade association peter dyson has been a member of the council since 1994. This ball design powder flask has a lenght of 200 mm.

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. The hoopoe bird perched on a rock is used as the focal motif for the decoration on both sides. The premier publication on powder flasks of all time by collectors. Flask hs cylindrical brass powder flask, 234 length, 114 diameter accepts 101mm threaded spouts. But it is missing one of its tiny suspension ring mounts. Flaskhs cylindrical brass powder flask, 234 length, 114 diameter accepts 101mm threaded spouts. 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. Powder flasks accessories for sale, powder flasks accessories. The graduated brass primingspout and base with its three 3 stepped spout and its external springoperated powdercutoff. 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. Powder flask for cap and ball pistols and muzzleloading rifles. This is the book with all the flasks, if you collect flasks or general accoutrements you need this book. Many were standardized military issue, but the most decorative were generally. Spouts are made of solid brass and can be shortened to give the exact charge needed.

Here is a great old book about powder flasks for your buying consideration. Part 1 of 3 from may 5 to may 14, 2000, the featured collectors item of the week topic was 3 different examples of the u. We provide online trading exchange between the individual customer and shiloh relics. Colts patent powder flask for the 1839 paterson rifle or. 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 hawksley for sale in uk view 30 bargains. Ray riling published by robert halter the river house, new hope, pa 1953. Signed by riling under his printed name at the end of the preface. Individuals not big businesses use shiloh relics to buy and sell.

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 premier publication on powder flasks of all time by collectors most respected authority. 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. Three and threequarters of united states copper powder flasks.