Powder Flasks
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Description:
One copper and brass Colt Navy flask of conventional form with one side pressed with the Colt Patent decoration. Obverse is also embossed with a design of flags, artillery. and long arms. "COLTS PATENT" is engraved in an arc at the point between the swell and the throat. The brass plain top with non-adjustable, sloping charger and is accompanied by an outside spring and common cutter mechanism.
- Date: 1870-1875
- Dimensions: H-6.5 W-3 D-1.25 inches
- Makers Mark: "COLTS PATENT"
- Collection: Weaponry Collection
- Object Name: Powder Flasks
- Object Id: MM 473
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