Powder flask determining authenticity

[northERN60]

Hello all:
Can anyone give me some ideas as to how to determine an authentic/original Civil War era 'flags and cannon' powder flask from a repro (or one made overseas, like in Italy or by Dixon and son in Sheffield)? Any help would be appreciated. I'm attaching a pic of the type of flask I'm interested in (though I'm not pursuing THIS particular flask).

 

[Joe Whitworth]

The better modern repos have "Colt's Patent" below the rifles. My understanding is those were produced to go with Colt 2nd Gen guns and the excess production wound up on the market. The one I have came with a cased set. YMMV

 

[Trooper "D"]

Hello all:
Can anyone give me some ideas as to how to determine an authentic/original Civil War era 'flags and cannon' powder flask from a repro (or one made overseas, like in Italy or by Dixon and son in Sheffield)? Any help would be appreciated. I'm attaching a pic of the type of flask I'm interested in (though I'm not pursuing THIS particular flask). View attachment 553905

With all the repros? Good luck!

 

[Joe Whitworth]

Might try going over here and read up a bit to start:

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Just came in with some vintage goodies. When I bought the lot I was expecting a reproduction flask. I’m not 100% certain but this may be a real one. Has steel screws and is totally unmarked. A few small dings on the body. Opinions?

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[Kurtlg]

The only thing I could add is that I was given an old flask many years ago that was for a sporting gun. They were fairly cheap back in the day. It has a very dark patina.

 

[JOHN42768]

Hello all:
Can anyone give me some ideas as to how to determine an authentic/original Civil War era 'flags and cannon' powder flask from a repro (or one made overseas, like in Italy or by Dixon and son in Sheffield)? Any help would be appreciated. I'm attaching a pic of the type of flask I'm interested in (though I'm not pursuing THIS particular flask). View attachment 553905

Welcome, enjoy