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19th Century British Form Pocket Pistol Size Plain Category Copper & Brass Black Powder Flask with Sprung Nozzle Charger Ideal For Pistol Boxes & Cases. MISC 2003 - MISC 2003

Decoration of black powder flasks varied dramatically with plain utilitarian examples and ornate examples with hunting, game animals, foliate, village, military and marine scenes & were made of a wide variety of materials. This pocket pistol size flask falls into the ‘Plain category’ described in the ‘Plain Flasks’ chapter (page 271) of, ‘The Powder Flask’ book by Riling. Similar small copper and brass plain flasks are illustrated at plates 125 of Riling’s book page 272 & 274. Riling states that these plain flasks “should receive special attention from the new collector and form an important part of any collection”. This flask ideal for pistol boxes & cases measures 5 ½” overall length and is 2 ½” broad at its widest. The brass sprung charger works correctly and has a removable screw in nozzle. The copper has a few minor dents consistent with age and use but no cracks or splits. The price includes UK delivery. MISC 2003

£175.00