Link to pages 1881 history of ray county, missouri st. The main charge, placed in the barrel with the shot, was carried in the powder flask. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about antique powder flask. This seller has earned a 5 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. Powder flasks accessories for sale, powder flasks accessories. This actual flask is illustrated as image 739 on page 334 of the powder flask book by ray riling. Jun 01, 20 a hip flask is a container for liquor like a molotov cocktail is a bottle for gasoline. Illustrations, giving emphasis to the powder flasks of the nineteenth century. The book is very good with mild age and storage related wear including some discoloration.
Now lets suppose that last week you bought an old wood chest at an auction and when you got the rusty latch opened at home found it contained a nicely made powder horn with a river cane measure attached to. 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. T his book serves as a historic reference and identification guide powder flask. Mar 7, 2020 explore citywhiskerss board powder flask, followed by 127 people. The powder flask book hardcover january 1, 1973 by riling ray author 4. Powder flask book by ray riling 1953 from boston book. It was published by bonanza books a division of crown publishing. The premier publication on powder flasks of all time by collectors most respected authority. Mar 26, 2020 a measured quantity of powder was drawn off by using the springloaded pivoting cap on the nozzle. With body of flattened oval section and stamped sykes minor dent to one side with tapering nozzle and base stamped sykes patent retain gin nearly all of its original finish and blue to spring.
Powder flasks for sale in uk 40 used powder flasks. The sleeve shows very little wear with some edge curling one very small tear at most a fraction of an inch. Ray riling published by robert halter the river house, new hope, pa 1953. Flask book box hidden flask, novelty cocktail, novel. The flask is decorated with a scene depicting samson killing the lion.
Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accessory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages. Similarly, his powder flask book 1953 is the standard reference in the collecting field of later antique american powder flasks. Riling s wife, beatrice davis riling 19041962, collaborated on these works. The powder flask book by ray riling 1992, hardcover for. 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 powder flask book 1953 1st edition by ray riling ebay. The flask range from fair to very good with varying degrees of wear including some with dents and damaged parts. Use and history of powder flasks though history riling, ray on. Without books, my friends, we have no connection to history. Ive been trying to get one on ebay, they come up quite often, but the final prices are quite high for good working examples, but they are antiques. The powder flask book nov 11, 2017 old barn auction, llc. Practical flask book project by robert picard kickstarter.
Mar 08, 20 my dad just passed away and i found this old powder flask. First edition of what is considered the bible for powder flask collecting. Powder flasks were an essential accessory to firearms until the 19th century, when prepacked bullets became common. 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. Jul 16, 2014 robert picard is raising funds for practical flask book project on kickstarter. Find makers marks or hallmarks to identify powder flask and research through millions of auction records for powder flask to learn the worth of your collection.
Entitled, the powder flask book and authored by ray riling in 1953. Ray riling, the powder flask book, 1953, the standard work on 19thcentury american flasks. Condition is used here we have vintage powder flask by dixon and son made of copper and brass in very good condition. Original book the powder flask book by ray riling this is a 1st edition 1953 of the popular powder flask book. Comprehensive book on the history of the flask and its use as a principal accessory to the firearm from its inception through the years. A hardcover copy of the powder flask book by ray riling. A book of practical advice to help you build professionalgrade applications with flask. 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. Published in 1953, the book discusses the history of firearm powder flasks, with timelines and illustrations. The powder flask book hardcover january 1, 1960 by ray riling author 4. Powder flask book treating of the history and use of the flask as a. An interesting piece of frontier history, and part of the high plains mystique of. The salt during prohibition, booze was banned, but medicinal spirits werent, a loophole whiskey makers exploited.
The powder flask book by ray riling and a great selection of related books. Pricing and identification guides for powder flask. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. The powder flask book by ray riling, bonanza books, 1953 edition, 495 illustrated pages. Buy the powder flask book reprint by riling, ray isbn. The powder flask book first edition by ray riling 1953 new hope, pa. The powder flask book by ray riling hardcover 1953. An ottoman ivorymounted rayskin powder flask turkey, 18th century. An outstanding powder flask by sykes garth vincent antique. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is the book with all the flasks, if you collect flasks or general accoutrements you need this book. 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. Dust jacket has minor shelf wear but is now protected by mylar cover. Neumann collection, valley forge national historical park.
It sure is for charlies powder because its based on the actual weight of charlies powder, and 50 grains volume 50 grains weight. A small label on rear eps of authors arms books co. One brass screw has been replaced with a steel screw. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If youve carried the former or hurled the latter or more poignantly, had one hurled at you you know their barest definitions leave a helluva lot of meaning off the table. Years ago he had more flasks and horns, carbide lamps, damascus barreled shotguns, etc. Seventeen flasks of varying designs including a batty peace flask, a leather shot pouch, and the powder flask book by ray riling. Featuring a male pheasant in a floriated panel on the front and with a plain rear. I dont know about now, except the pipe style cva brass powder flask, but hawes company in the 1800s made screw tops with the spring inside the top. 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. The most common antique powder flask material is metal. The upper part looks like it opens but i cant get it open and there is something rattling around inside.
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. Up for bid is a used hardcover copy of the the powder flask book by ray riling. This powder flask is made of carved staghorn with metal mounts and is made by an unknown artist in france in 1574. All items must be returned unused, unopened at the same condition they were received.
Information and translations of powder flask in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. My son brought me a small powder flask he found to look up for him. 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. The powder flask book by ray riling and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. A powder flask is a small container for gunpowder, which was an essential part of shooting. In excellent condition but without its original dust cover as illustrated. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors weekly. Up for auction is the book the powder flask book by ray riling. Hardcover the powder flask book by ray riling ebth. The powder flask book hardcover january 1, 1953 by ray riling author 4. The broken and bloody body of an unidentifiable man sets hip flask and vanity case on a trail that leads them to casbah joe and the eye of the needle. Buy 19th century military powder flasks and get the best deals.
The powder flask book by riling, ray and a great selection of related. 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. Proceeds and commissions from these sales in part go towards the purchase of additional reference materials and acquisition expenses. The powder flask book reprint edition by ray riling, harold l. 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.
The powder flask book by ray riling first edition petes. A rare powder flask dec 09, 2017 czernys international. Brass tubes, calibrated to throw correct charges of black powder or pyrodex. The powder flask book 9781884849046 by riling, ray and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Ray daniel is an awardwinning author of bostonbased crime fiction and is the author of the tucker mysteries. Unfollow antique powder flasks to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The head is removable unscrews for filling the flask, the valve spring is internal. Here is a great old book about powder flasks for your buying consideration. The powder flask book by ray riling hbdj 1992 description. 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. The powder flask book 1953 1st edition by ray riling for.
The powder flask book by ray riling hard cover ebay. Please note that the definitive work on powder flasks, of all types, is ray riling s the powder flask book published in 1953. Powder flasks or horns are portable containers of wood, horn, metal, leather or ceramic used to hold the priming powder or gunpowder for firearms. 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. Charger spouts, interchangeable, brass, for powder flasks. Light foxing to page edges, else a very good hardback in a price clipped and tanned jacket. Firearms became more and more sophisticated during the 16thcentury but still required a number of accessories to load and operate them. The charger tube is beveled at the end and is adjustable to set for different powder amounts. I was told this is a gun powder flask from the civil war. With body of fluted oval section decorated with a band of foliage at the top and base, top with tapering nozzle, base with ball compartments with pivoting covers and retaining some of its original finish, broken spring. His short stories give me a dollar won a 2014 derringer award 2 for short fiction and driving miss rachel was chosen as a 20 distinguished short story by otto penzler, editor of the best american mystery stories 20.
Dust jacket is well worn, but the information is solid. Instant appraisal and makers marks for powder flask. A fine and rare south german powder flask, augsburg, ca historical. Feb 28, 2015 the original flask of this pattern is constructed a bit differently. Comes with dust jacket, which shows wear in keeping with age.
The powder flask book hc ray riling books at gunbroker. Published by robert halter, the river house of new hope, pa. The metropolitan museum of art, 2000, updated april 2009 further reading. 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. Thousands of illustrations, information that includes the makers of flasks but also other related fields. Tamirblue, 8 years ago thanks everyone for all the great information. The powder flask book ray riling, 1953 first edition w.
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