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Offline Feltwad

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Powder Flasks
« on: September 25, 2016, 05:54:41 PM »
I have been collecting powder flasks for many years on this side of the pond by British and Continental makers
these flasks come in many sizes and are made of copper, brass , and horn .Enclosed are images of just a few
Feltwad
Fowlers Flask which throws 9 to 12 drms

A  large powder  and shot  flask

A stand of Shotgun and Rifle powder Flasks
« Last Edit: September 25, 2016, 06:13:48 PM by Feltwad »

Offline Tim Crosby

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Re: Powder Flasks
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2016, 12:57:32 AM »
 Those are Great, what a collection! Thanks for posting them. A question; Would/could they also have been used for shot or is that another collection?  

  Tim C.
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Re: Powder Flasks
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2016, 08:53:45 AM »
Hi Tim
The flask display are for powder only and come in different metal  such has copper brass and horn all have a regulated spout for pouring different charges. They are not  for carrying shot ,the shot  flask s  are made from leather with a different type of measure ,see image two the right hand side one most are plain sided but some  has the one in the images have embosed game scenes on each side.Hope this has been of some help
Feltwad
English shot flasks and shot belt

Irish shot flask and shot belt
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Re: Powder Flasks
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2016, 03:27:24 PM »
 Seems like I should have known that, Oh well. Thanks the education and the Pix, once again  a Great looking group.

   Tim C
« Last Edit: September 27, 2016, 03:39:23 PM by Tim Crosby »

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Re: Powder Flasks
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2016, 07:11:57 PM »
Thanks Feltwad, I really enjoy looking! Nice collection!!!
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Re: Powder Flasks
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2016, 10:01:02 PM »
That is some collection, alright.  WOW!
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Re: Powder Flasks
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2016, 10:44:39 PM »
Thank you for the kind comments thought it would be of interest.
Feltwad