Shot Pouches

Description:

One leather shot pouch formed in a pancake mold and embossed with the decoration of a hunting dog in a center medallion on both sides. The charger bears the maker's mark for the American Flask & Cap Company and "4 LBS" is found at the bottom of the throat to indicate the amount the shot pouch is able to carry. The top can be screwed off and is equipped with an adjustable lever charger.

• Date: 1870-1875
• Dimensions: H-8.5 W-3.75 D-1.5 inches
• Makers Mark: "American Flask & Powder Co."

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• Collection: Weaponry Collection
• Object Name: Shot Pouches
• Object Id: 1940.161.128

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