Powder Flask Book.

Riling, Ray.

Published by Halter, 1953., 1953

About this Item

1st edition, Robert Halter Publisher. Jacket is worn and faded, binding sound, front endpage has a gift inscription, book edges have light foxing, internally clean. New Hope Pennsylvania: Robert Halter, The River House, 1953. First edition. DJ. Subtitled: 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 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. With an introductory chapter by Harold L. Peterson. From the publisher: "Where else can you find exactly scaled pictures of 1600 flasks from the earliest gems to reproduction flasks of the nineteenth century? It not only discusses flasks, but it touches on shot pouches, cappers, chargers, measures, patent drawings, how to buy and sell flasks, as well as photographing, recording and displaying a collection. 495 pages. Hundreds of illustrations.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Powder Flask Book.
• Publisher: Halter, 1953.
• Publication Date: 1953
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Weight: 72 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Antique & Collectibles