Brass powder flask?

[Smokey in Oz]

Gents,
I'm considering buying this flask, any idea of its value. I assume it's a US style repro, am told it's for US Cavalry. Can anyone confirm if the decorations have any meaning or relevance to anything.

Thanks, Smokey.

Doh! I think this post should have gone in the Shooting Accessories Forum, sorry.

 

[shmrck1]

Smokey,
Just wondering what the seller has to
say about the flask? His info might at least give
you a starting point at which to start some research. If indeed it is a reproduction, and
in excellent condition, $20 to $30 I think would be a fair exchange. If it's original I would not
have a clue,but would do research before I
purchased it. Just MHO I hope you get a lot better opinions on your question than mine.
snake-eyes :hmm:

 

[rebelyell62]

It looks to me as if it's a Zoauve Peace flask. You can buy new for $25.00 or so.
Was it used by cavalry, I reckon so, the original flask was meant to use for rifles, as opposed to the smaller colt and remington flasks issued with pistols.
IMHO I would think mounted units esp. confederate would use any type of powder vessel readily availible esp. towards the end of the northern invasion

 

[riarcher]

Tow has them in their 2004 catalog (pg. 382) for $22.50 + S&H.
Knew I saw it somewheres!
"Model 1855 Peace & Friendship Flask- was used with rifled muskets,,,,, it holds 12 oz. of powder with a 60 grain spout."

 

[Smokey in Oz]

Thanks guys, the owner cant tell me much apart from some vague reference to the US Cavalry.
It looks like I may have bid a new price on a used flask. Oh well, live & learn....
Smokey.

 

[sledgemeister]

Gday Mate, I have the exact same flask and I brought mine from track the wolf for about $25US.
I also brought a half dozen different measures for it to at $2 US.
I also know for a fact that the local gun dealer here in Hobart sells new ones at $60+ australian.
I would pay no more than 25-30 australian and then only if its in good condition.
cheers
Rob

 

[roo shooter]

that flask new might cost au$45.00,if you can pick it up for au$25.00,second hand that would be ok.make sure its empty if its coming through the post

 

[Smokey in Oz]

Rob,
I see your'e in Tassie. I'm up North and having great difficulty obtaining powder (see my thread on the General Muzzelloading forum re Aussie Members), do you have any suggestions.
Smokey.