FINE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT DRAGOON POWDER FLASK.

FINE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT DRAGOON POWDER FLASK. Large copper bodied dbl sided flask with brass collar top & spout that is adjustable to 35-56 gains of powder. Separate ball compartment is marked “COLTS PATENT” and top is stamped in two places with the “WAT” (William A. Thornton) inspector’s cartouche. Body of flask is deeply repoussed with the usual trophy of flags & arms over crossed rifles & pistols with a ribbon at the bottom inscribed “COLTS PATENT”. Mounted low on the sides are brass hangers containing triangular shaped rings. These large Colt flasks, the descendants of the orig Walker flasks with slight changes in the motif, are rarely encountered and almost never have any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 50% orig finish with the balance a dark mustard patina. One side has two or three small dents, otherwise flask is very fine. 4-36403 JR291 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2003	$6,900.00	FINE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT DRAGOON POWDER FLASK. Large copper bodied dbl sided flask with brass collar top & spout that is adjustable to 35-56 gains of powder. Separate ball compartment is marked “COLTS PATENT” and top is stamped in two places with the “WAT” (William A. Thornton) inspector’s cartouche. Body of flask is deeply repoussed with the usual trophy of flags & arms over crossed rifles & pistols with a ribbon at the bottom inscribed “COLTS PATENT”. Mounted low on the sides are brass hangers containing triangular shaped rings. These large Colt flasks, the descendants of the orig Walker flasks with slight changes in the motif, are rarely encountered and almost never have any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 50% orig finish with the balance a dark mustard patina. One side has two or three small dents, otherwise flask is very fine. 4-36403 JR291 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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