Examples of such flasks are found in ray rilings the powder flask book published 1953 on pages 402 and 403. 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 premier publication on powder flasks of all time by collectors. My son brought me a small powder flask he found to look up for him. 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. 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. It is an unusual flask that is of a strongly flared profile. This is considered by everyone as the bible of powder shot flask collecting. Of typical bagshaped form, with a deeply embossed and finely detailed, central, raised, standing, stag design with a central embossed trophy of a stagshead mask similar to riling no. The powder flask book by ray riling hbdj 1992 description. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Featuring a male pheasant in a floriated panel on the front and with a plain rear. The powder flask book by ray riling first edition petes. Ray riling, the powder flask book, 1953, the standard work on 19thcentury american flasks.
The powder flask book by riling, ray and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The powder flask book first edition by ray riling 1953 new hope, pa. Original 1st edition with 494 pages containing detailed descriptions and over 1600 illustrations of powder flasks and measures. Gun trade association peter dyson has been a member of the council since 1994. The powder flask book by ray riling 1992, hardcover for. Has dust jacket, but it has some wear, book is solid. Rifle and shotgun hawksley powder flask antique powder horn american large leather antique shot bag.
This actual flask is illustrated as image 739 on page 334 of the powder flask book by ray riling. We provide online trading exchange between the individual customer and shiloh relics. This landmark book is the only comprehensive sourcebook for information and the history of firearms powder flasks containers from around. 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. T his book serves as a historic reference and identification guide powder flask. Thousands of illustrations, information that includes the makers of flasks but also other related fields. First edition of what is considered the bible for powder flask collecting. Values for remington jenks carbine with powder flask. The first flasks were probably hollowed out gourds or horns with a peg for stopper 1. 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.
An especially fine gutta perchahard rubber powder flask. 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. Moderate shelf wear of the dust cover, more so of the edgescorners. Individuals not big businesses use shiloh relics to buy and sell items. The powder flask book 1953 1st edition by ray riling ebay. The texas rangers and indian battle scene is roll engraved on the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Leroy merz antique firearms the worlds largest antique. The book is very good with mild age and storage related wear including some discoloration. Top is signed and also has the improved patent mark. 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 powd.
Published by robert halter, the river house of new hope, pa. The powder flask book hard cover book by ray riling this 8 34 x 11 14 hard cover book with 500 pages is titled the powder flask book by ray riling and is in very good condition except for a couple short tears in the dust jacket and some light. The powder flask book 9781884849046 by riling, ray and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Flask remin powder flask, remington pistol style flask, copper, with patina finish, accepts 101mm threaded spouts. I got this flask to hold my fffg powder for a single shot. This is the book with all the flasks, if you collect flasks or general accoutrements you need this book. Powder flask book by ray riling 1953 from boston book. 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. Ray riling published by robert halter the river house. The powder flask book by ray riling standard catalog of firearms 7th edition by ned schwing.
Any person who is considering embarking on a journey of collecting powder flasks would be well advised to obtain a copy of ray riling s book particularly to identify a genuine vintage flask from the countless examples of fakes on offer. Pf6 brass powder flask heavily embossed in the artwork colts patent. Similarly, his powder flask book 1953 is the standard reference in the collecting field of later antique american powder flasks. This piece appears similar to 2 on page 277 of the powder flask book by ray riling. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accessory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages. All the original leather cover and seams are in place. Otherwise, the pages are in good to very good condition with modest wear. Pv1 flint priming valve, dispenses about 1 grain weight of ffffg priming powder, fits 732 hole, solid brass. The powder flask book by ray riling hard cover ebay.
Antique original powder flask civil war era dead game. A powder flask is a small container for gunpowder, which was an essential part of shooting. I believe this is the second printing of the first ed. The powder flask book hc ray riling books at gunbroker.
The powder flask book by ray riling and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The lowestpriced item that has been used or worn previously. The powder flask book by ray riling hard cover book details. Shiloh relics is one of the worlds largest civil war and world war marketplaces on the web. 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. Modest outer page discoloration, more so of the bottom of the book. This one was made by robert dingee of new york, and is dated 1833. Here is a great old book about powder flasks for your buying consideration. This flask can be found, pictured and described in the text, the powder flask book by ray riling. The hardcover is in good condition, bottom corners slightly bent inward. Powder flask for cap and ball pistols and muzzleloading rifles. Remington rolling block naval carbine, 5045 caliber. Flask bag powder flask, philadelphia bag flask, copper, with patina finish accepts 8. 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.
This style of flask is listed in ray rilings powder flask book and also a lot of other books. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors weekly. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. They range from very elaborately decorated works of art to early forms of consumer packaging, and are widely collected.
Riling, ray and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The base cover unscrews for flints or percussion caps. Many were standardized military issue, but the most decorative were generally. 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. Jenks to appraise similar items instantly without sending photos or descriptions. Please note that the definitive work on powder flasks, of all types, is ray riling s the powder flask book published in 1953. The powder flask book by ray riling standard catalog of firearms 7th edition by ned schwing grouping of three civil war collectors books. This is an extremely rare, and very hard flask for the colt. Riling 1152, page 399 brass mounted flat powder horn. According to ray riling, author of the powder flask book, it is possiblebut dangerously sothat the powder was carried in leather pouches and pockets until the first true powder flask was developed during the 15th century. Powder flask hawksley for sale in uk view 30 bargains.
Light foxing to page edges, else a very good hardback in a price clipped and tanned jacket. The idea behind the powder flask was to store the gunpowder that was used for firing the gun. Uniform and dress of the army and navy of the confederate states of america 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. Dust jacket is well worn, but the information is solid.
Cased colt model colt civilian walker revolver rock island auction. Seventeen flasks of varying designs including a batty peace flask, a leather shot pouch, and the powder flask book by ray riling. Find the powder flask book by riling, ray at biblio. With dust cover has an preivous owers personal label inside the fron cover. Price guide for lot of four remington powder flasks.
Buy the powder flask book reprint by ray riling isbn. The powder flask book by ray riling 1992 for sale online. The most definitive study ever published on powder flasks used in north american beginning with the debut of firearms. The charger tube is beveled at the end and is adjustable to set for different powder amounts. Please look at the pictures and ask any questions you may have. 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. Apr 07, 2020 about the customs rulings online search system cross cross is a searchable database of cbp rulings that can be retrieved based on simple or complex search characteristics using keywords and boolean operators. 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 head is removable unscrews for filling the flask, the valve spring is internal. I will be listing many rare books from an estate which are all from the sporting, guns. Entitled, the powder flask book and authored by ray riling in 1953.
Nice original civil war era powder flask for cased sets made. Powder flasks accessories for sale, powder flasks accessories. Feb 28, 2015 the original flask of this pattern is constructed a bit differently. Riling s wife, beatrice davis riling 19041962, collaborated on these works. It has a tapered charger and the screwoff arrangement at the spout opposite the bullet receptacle in the top. These powder flasks would have been used during the american seminole indian wars and possibly helped texans, at the alamo, gain their independence from mexico. The flask range from fair to very good with varying degrees of wear including some with dents and damaged parts. Price guide for remington jenks carbine with powder flask. I find a collection of common md fare, plus a few very cool items i think you.
The sleeve shows very little wear with some edge curling one very small tear at most a fraction of an inch. Zinc flask with a brass nonadjustable charger on a common top. Ray riling published by robert halter the river house, new hope, pa 1953. A very nice pig skin covered powder flask built by american flask and cap co.
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