Rolling powder flask book by ray riling

The powder flask book reprint edition by ray riling, harold l. Remington rolling block naval carbine, 5045 caliber mossberg m44 military. The powder flask book hard cover book by ray riling this 8 34 x 11 14 hard cover book with 500 pages is titled the powder flask book by ray riling and is in very good condition except for a couple short tears in the dust jacket and some light. This is the book with all the flasks, if you collect flasks or general accoutrements you need this book. I find a collection of common md fare, plus a few very cool items i think you. An especially fine gutta perchahard rubber powder flask. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A powder flask is a small container for gunpowder, which was an essential part of shooting equipment with muzzleloading guns, before premade paper cartridges became standard in the 19th century. Powder flask for cap and ball pistols and muzzleloading rifles. Flask bag powder flask, philadelphia bag flask, copper, with patina finish accepts 8.

The brass collar retains the original brass rivets. Oct 10, 2016 join me on my next series of hunts during late september and early october of 2016 in the champlain valley of vermont. Embossed on both sides stags head, fox mask and oak leaves, the flask retains 90% of its original colour on the bodythe powder measure has 3 stations but is not calibrated. This is considered by everyone as the bible of powdershot flask collecting. The powder flask book hardcover january 1, 1953 by ray riling author 4. Remington rolling block firearms soft cover book by konrad f. The powder flask book by ray riling hard cover ebay. The charger tube is beveled at the end and is adjustable to set for different powder amounts. Price guide for lot of four remington powder flasks.

The neck has an external thumb spring which operates smoothly as it should. Powder flask hawksley for sale in uk view 33 bargains. T his book serves as a historic reference and identification guide powder flask. This kit includes a photograph of the soldier as well as a tin with his soap in it, a name card, a straight razor by sheffield company, his shaving brush, it also includes a copy of the paperwork that was sent in by the soldier trying to get disability after the war. Any person who is considering embarking on a journey of collecting powder flasks would be well advised to obtain a copy of ray riling s book particularly to identify a genuine vintage flask from the countless examples of fakes on offer.

For those who wish to delve deeper into the world of powder flasks, the bible is still ray rilings the powder flask book, first published in 1953. Gthe end cap unscrews for easy, quick and safe loading. Broken spring on pistol powder flask if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The powder flask book by ray riling, bonanza books, 1953 edition, 495 illustrated pages.

Buy the powder flask book reprint by ray riling isbn. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors weekly. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accessory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accessory to the firearm riling, ray published by bonanza books 1953. C 1953, 496 page hard cover in jacket showing wear and small tears in jacket, book remains in excellent condition and contains a small notice about this first edition. This is an extremely rare, and very hard flask for the colt. This is considered by everyone as the bible of powder shot flask collecting.

The most common antique powder flask material is metal. Examples of such flasks are found in ray rilings the powder flask book published 1953 on pages 402 and 403. The powder flask book hardcover january 1, 1973 by riling ray author 4. The premier publication on powder flasks of all time by collectors. Powder flask muzzleloading bullets 580 6954223 ray. The powder flask book by ray riling standard catalog of firearms 7th edition by ned schwing grouping of three civil war collectors books. The premier publication on powder flasks of all time by collectors most respected authority. This piece appears similar to 2 on page 277 of the powder flask book by ray riling. Of typical bagshaped form, with a deeply embossed and finely detailed, central, raised, standing, stag design with a central embossed trophy of a stagshead mask similar to riling no. My son brought me a small powder flask he found to look up for him. The head is removable unscrews for filling the flask, the valve spring is internal. So comprehensive and accurate is this book that auction houses and antique arms and militaria dealers quote its source as a validation of the flasks on offer. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. Antique ornate copper powder flask by hawksley its made from what looks to be brass and leather.

The most definitive study ever published on powder flasks used in north american beginning with the debut of firearms. The powder flask book by ray riling first edition petes. They range from very elaborately decorated works of art to early forms of consumer packaging. Any person who is considering embarking on a journey of collecting powder flasks would be well advised to obtain a copy of ray rilings book particularly to identify a genuine vintage flask from the countless examples of fakes on offer. Similarly, his powder flask book 1953 is the standard reference in the collecting field of later antique american powder flasks. They range from very elaborately decorated works of art to early forms of consumer packaging, and are widely collected. It is in excellent condition and has just one pin point dent on one side. A powder flask is a small container for gunpowder, which was an essential part of shooting. The brass powder flask is standard for most muzzleloader shooters. The powder flask book hard cover book by ray riling. This actual flask is illustrated as image 739 on page 334 of the powder flask book by ray riling. The sleeve shows very little wear with some edge curling one very small tear at most a fraction of an inch.

The powder flask book by ray riling standard catalog of firearms 7th edition by ned schwing. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This flask can be found, pictured and described in the text, the powder flask book by ray riling. Ray riling, the powder flask book, 1953, the standard work on 19thcentury american flasks. The powder flask book nov 11, 2017 old barn auction, llc. Ray riling published by robert halter the river house, new hope, pa 1953. Gray cloth bound hard cover book in near fine cond. Books by asac members american society of arms collectors. This style powder flask has been in use for many years.

Flaskbag powder flask, philadelphia bag flask, copper, with patina finish accepts 8. The powder flask book by riling, ray and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Wilsons 1971 edition of the book of colt firearms, the original walker powder flask had been substituted with a dragoon flask. From the time the revolver was returned to the united states by ray riling in 1951 to when it was photographed for use in r. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The original flask of this pattern is constructed a bit differently. Keeping your powder dry could be a matter of life and death. At that time no one had differentiated a walker flask from a dragoon flask.

Did you scroll all this way to get facts about antique powder flask. Riling s wife, beatrice davis riling 19041962, collaborated on these works. Examples of such flasks are found in ray rilings the powder flask book published 1953 on pages. Even though written over fifty years ago the powder flask book is still the most definitive publication regarding the collecting and identifying of antique gunpowder flasks. I was told this is a gun powder flask from the civil war. Feb 28, 2015 the original flask of this pattern is constructed a bit differently. Find the powder flask book by riling, ray at biblio. Rilings wife, beatrice davis riling 19041962, collaborated on these works. Join me on my next series of hunts during late september and early october of 2016 in the champlain valley of vermont. The upper part looks like it opens but i cant get it open and there is something rattling around inside. The powder flask book by ray riling for sale online ebay.