Individuals not big businesses use shiloh relics to buy and sell items. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accesory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages, until the popular acceptance of the metallic cartridge, and giving emphasis to the powder flasks of the nineteenth century, noting their significance and value for shooters and collectors of antique arms and flasks. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accessory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages. Without books, my friends, we have no connection to history. Small chips and tears to the dustjacket, and section of loss to the top of the rear cover. So comprehensive and accurate is this book that auction houses and antique arms and militaria dealers quote its source as a validation. Powder flasks were made in a great variety of materials and shapes, though. Published in 1953, the book discusses the history of firearm powder flasks, with timelines and illustrations. Discover, mastercard, money order cashiers check, visa shipping.
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. Copper body with brass top and spout marked with 2, 2 14, 2 12, and 2 34 dram increments. This actual flask is illustrated as image 739 on page 334 of the powder flask book by ray riling. Ray riling powder flask book treating of the history and. The powder flask book by ray riling 1953 first edition, hardcover. 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. Book emphasizes powder flasks and accessories of the nineteenth century, noting their significance and value for shooters and collectors, and is profusely illustrated with index. First edition of what is considered the bible for powder flask collecting. I believe this is the second printing of the first ed. According to ray riling, author of the powder flask book, it is. Please look at the pictures and ask any questions you may have. From its inception, through the ages until the popular acceptance of the metallic cartridge ray riling on. Shiloh relics is one of the worlds largest civil war and world war marketplaces on the web.
The powder flask book by riling, ray and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pictured on page 4 on ray rilings the powder flask book. Rilings wife, beatrice davis riling 19041962, collaborated on these works. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accesory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages, until the popular acceptance of the metallic cartridge, and giving emphasis to the powder flasks of the nineteenth century, noting their significance and value for shooters and collectors of antique. Keeping your powder dry could be a matter of life and death. Rare french serpent head powder flask cowans auction house. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. This style of flask is featured as number 1259 on page 414 of ray rilings the powder flask book, in which he states that he knew of only one. The first flasks were probably hollowed out gourds or horns with a peg for stopper 1. Please note that the definitive work on powder flasks, of all types, is ray rilings the powder flask book published in 1953. Has dust jacket, but it has some wear, book is solid. Frary manufactured stock flasks are listed as having patent and screoff tops. The powder flask book by riling, ray and a great selection of related.
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. 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, and are widely collected. Prueba prime hola, identificate cuenta y listas identificate. The flask has white metal side seams that are in secure condition. Gray cloth bound hard cover book in near fine cond. Ray riling, the powder flask book, 1953, the standard work on 19thcentury. A hardcover copy of the powder flask book by ray riling. It is a magnificent tome and it is highly unlikely that it will ever be surpassed in its breadth and study scope of powder flasks. The head is removable unscrews for filling the flask, the valve spring is internal.
Powder flask for cap and ball pistols and muzzleloading rifles. This 17th century mughal powder horn from the kota armoury in rajasthan made. The powder flask book hc ray riling books at gunbroker. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Just a few examples of appraisal values for powder flask. 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. Treating of the history and the use of the flask as principle accessory to the firearm. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accessory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages, until the popular. Its 450 page hard bound book, filled with around 1,600 illustrations and information that would rival. Black powder flask bird section riley 723 french awesome condition. The powder flask book, treating of the history and use of th. All the original leather cover and seams are in place.
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. Ray riling powder flask book treating of the history. Ray riling published by robert halter the river house, new hope, pa 1953. First edition of ray rilings the powder flask book, covering the history and evolution of the powder flask as an accessory to the firearm. Riling s wife, beatrice davis riling 19041962, collaborated on these works. Buy the powder flask book reprint by ray riling isbn. The powder flask book, treating of the history and use of the flask as a principle accessory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages, until the popular acceptance of the metallic cartridge, and giving emphasis to the powder flasks of the nineteenth century, noting their significance and values for shooters and collectors of antique arms and flasks. According to ray riling, author of the powder flask book, it is possiblebut dangerously sothat the powder was carried in leather pouches and pockets until the first true powder flask was developed during the 15th century.
A very similar horn flask is number 1154 on pg 399 of. This is the book with all the flasks, if you collect flasks or general accoutrements you need this book. Its 450 page hard bound book, filled with around 1,600 illustrations and information that would rival the tower of londons. The powder flask book by ray riling 1953 first edition, hardcover bk21. 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. The powder flask book by ray riling hbdj 1992 description. The powder flask book first edition by ray riling 1953 new hope, pa. Powder flask book by ray riling 1953 from boston book.
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. Bookplates of previous owner on fr paste down and books origin from ray riling arms book co on r paste down, otherwise, tight and unmarked with occasional light smudging. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accesory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages, until the popular acceptance of the metallic cartridge, and giving emphasis to the powd. The reason for this little corned powder history lesson is this. Ray riling, the powder flask book, 1953, the standard work on 19thcentury american flasks. I will be listing many rare books from an estate which are all from the sporting, guns. Parks, civil war, relics, memorabilia, military, books. Please note that the definitive work on powder flasks, of all types, is ray riling s the powder flask book published in 1953. Riling, ray is the author of powder flask book with isbn 9781884849046 and isbn 1884849040.
We provide online trading exchange between the individual customer and shiloh relics. The original flask of this pattern is constructed a bit differently. The smithsonian institution and department of the history of art, university of. Comes with dust jacket, which shows wear in keeping with age. Riley powder awesome bird flask black french section condition 723 condition section awesome bird flask riley black french. Hardcover the powder flask book by ray riling ebth. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accesory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages, until the popular acceptance of the metallic cartridge, and giving emphasis to the powder flasks of the nineteenth century, noting their significance and value for shooters and collectors. Featuring a male pheasant in a floriated panel on the front and with a plain rear. The metropolitan museum of art, 2000, updated april 2009 further reading edit. There are a number of wonderful books available and below i have listed some of my favorites. Hawksley a sheffield maker from 7175 carver street and appears in directories from 1876, see the powder flask book by ray riling. Price guide for lot of four remington powder flasks. The powder flask book hard cover book by ray riling.
Dust jacket is well worn, but the information is solid. The pouring head is the boche patent in 1845 shown on pg 152 of the powder flask book by ray riling. Many were standardized military issue, but the most decorative were generally. 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. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid.
Thousands of illustrations, information that includes the makers of flasks but also other related fields. Up for bid is a used hardcover copy of the the powder flask book by ray riling. A very nice pig skin covered powder flask built by american flask and cap co. The charger tube is beveled at the end and is adjustable to set for different powder amounts. Treating of the history and use of the flask as a principal accesory to the firearm, from its inception, through the ages.
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