Powder Flask by Joe-D Baxter and Mike Miller
text by H Ahlers
photos by H Ahlers
Priming horns can be a topic of some discussion about their presumed use or non-use on the American frontier. Nevertheless priming flasks did exist in Europe and Asia and are found in museum collections for 16th to 18th century arms. Sometimes called “Pulvers” from the German word for ground or powdered, these small flasks seem to have been used with matchlocks, wheellocks and cannon. Have you ever thought about what a paper cartridge equipped musketeer did when his firelock flashed in the pan? The muzzleloading rebirth in the United Sates was in full swing by 1936, within a century of actual flintlock use on the frontier. Those shooters at the NMLRA back then used priming horns.
Joe-D Baxter and Mike Miller have teamed to create an outstanding powder flask for the 2018 auction. Measuring almost 3 inches in diameter, this flask is fabricated of horn, walnut and coin silver. The engraving on the horn and coin silver plate are in the 18th century style with a vining floral theme.
This flask shows superior workmanship and fitting throughout. With its great style this flask could be used as a priming horn or a day horn for squirrel hunting or just put on display on a shelf. This is a special item that will be a prize for any contemporary longrifle collection.
Or more information on the artists and their products contact
Joe-D Baxter jdbaxter87@gmail.com
Mike Miller riflemaker@aol.com
The Contemporary Longrifle Foundation will have the Live Auction Fundraiser for the Contemporary Longrifle Association at the CLA Annual Meeting on Friday August 17 in Lexington Kentucky.
The CLF live auction takes place at the annual meeting of the CLA in Lexington, Ky on August 17 this year. The Auction will take place in the Convention Center Exhibit Hall at 5:00 PM.
The CLA meeting and exhibition is for members only, however, non-members have two options. They may attend and join at the meeting for $20.00 for their first year (with certain restrictions). Non-members may also use the absentee bidding process described on the CLA web currently under the CLF 2017 Auction section. You also may call the CLA office for details 540-886-6189
Be sure to visit the CLF 2018 Auction website going up n July 15 for extended descriptions of the items and more photographs of each item.
