8152L. (powder flask) U.S. Coast Guard Powder Flask for Lyle Gun c.1900.
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8152L. (powder flask) U.S. Coast Guard Powder Flask for Lyle Gun c.1900.
8152L. (powder flask) U.S. Coast Guard Powder Flask for Lyle Gun c.1900. Early Coast Guard powder flask used by the station crews for priming the Lyle Gun. Flask is of brass and copper construction and measures 10 ½” in length, with four brass loop hangers. On each side of the body of the flask are stamped the initials “U.S.C.G.”. This original powder flask has no dents but a 2” secrion of the seam is starting to open. The spring in the charger nozzle is still intact and operable, with original screw-on spout. Surface has expected tarnish but will polish up to a beautiful shine. Coast Guard flasks are even more difficult to find than those of the Life Saving Service as there were far less made and used. Overall a most presentable and rare example of this early Coast Guard powder flask. (VG+). $1,450.