FINE GROUP OF 9 ANTI-BELLUM, AMERICAN MILITARY POWDER FLASKS.

FINE GROUP OF 9 ANTI-BELLUM, AMERICAN MILITARY POWDER FLASKS. This group consists of 7 fine M-1841 Mississippi Rifle “peace flasks”, 1 Infantry rifle flask, embossed with patriotic American Eagle over infantry horn with “US” and 1 public property marked flask. The public property flask is devoid of any markings other than embossed, Infantry horns and “PUBLIC PROPERTY” as is the other infantry rifle flask with the Eagle device. The peace flasks include an 1844 dated Ames, and 6 Batty flasks that are dated 1848, 1849, 1851, 1854, and 2 dated 1856. All flasks are in very good condition overall with pleasing patina’s as can be seen in photos. All flasks appear complete, with exception of one 1856 dated Batty, which has a smaller charger, which appears to have been taken from a contemporary British flask. CONDITION: Overall flasks are very good, several retaining traces of orig. lacquer, as can be seen in pictures. Flasks exhibit some minor denting, especially on the infantry flask with Eagle, there is also a 1″ separation at solder joint on this flask. Flasks are all functional with exception of missing spring in the 1856 dated Batty with correct charger. 4-41499 JS (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2370	$3,162.50	FINE GROUP OF 9 ANTI-BELLUM, AMERICAN MILITARY POWDER FLASKS. This group consists of 7 fine M-1841 Mississippi Rifle “peace flasks”, 1 Infantry rifle flask, embossed with patriotic American Eagle over infantry horn with “US” and 1 public property marked flask. The public property flask is devoid of any markings other than embossed, Infantry horns and “PUBLIC PROPERTY” as is the other infantry rifle flask with the Eagle device. The peace flasks include an 1844 dated Ames, and 6 Batty flasks that are dated 1848, 1849, 1851, 1854, and 2 dated 1856. All flasks are in very good condition overall with pleasing patina’s as can be seen in photos. All flasks appear complete, with exception of one 1856 dated Batty, which has a smaller charger, which appears to have been taken from a contemporary British flask. CONDITION: Overall flasks are very good, several retaining traces of orig. lacquer, as can be seen in pictures. Flasks exhibit some minor denting, especially on the infantry flask with Eagle, there is also a 1″ separation at solder joint on this flask. Flasks are all functional with exception of missing spring in the 1856 dated Batty with correct charger. 4-41499 JS (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}