Powder Flasks

Description:

One powder flask with hardened rubber body and and a plain brass screw-off top. It is further equipped with an adjustable charger engraved with the maker's mark "FRARY BENHAM & CO." The charger can be adjusted to drams of 2 3/4, 2 1/2, 2 1/4, 2 which is marked on the outer slide of the charger. The top is also affixed with an outside spring, a common cutter, and a thumbpiece. There are two strap loops attached at the sides of the throat and again at either side of the swell.

• Date: 1835-1845
• Dimensions: H-6.5 W-3.5 D-1.4 inches
• Makers Mark: "FRARY BENHAM & CO."

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• Collection: Weaponry Collection
• Object Name: Powder Flasks
• Object Id: MM 469

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