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![]() Antique Public Property Powder Flask 1825 Pattern Guns International #: 101457047 Seller's Inventory #: 120 Category: Accessories - American - Military Collectible US Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com ![]() Seller: paterson Company: Sell antiques Member Since: 4/7/14 First Name: Steve Last Name: Evans State: Utah Zip: 84115 Country: United States Phone: (801) 554-5120 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 183 Total Number of Listings: 1374 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: check, credit card, layaway Description: An original U.S. Military Rifleman’s, 1825 pattern, powder flask. These flasks were the first metal powder flasks contracted for by the United States government. The ”PUBLIC PROPERTY” marking was added in an effort to prevent the soldiers from stealing the flask, for use after they were discharged from military service. These flasks were made in Liverpool, England and were sold to the U.S. govt. by James Baker of Philadelphia. Overall Height: 8.25? Width: 3.94? Thickness: 1.50? Condition: Has a very good dark age patina, with a couple of very minor dings and split seams, but not separated and never repaired – Charger mechanism operates as it should SOLD |