Question on Trapezoid Powder Flasks

Yancey von Yeast · 15th September 2012, 03:04 PM

Michael,

Thank you so very much for the great information and the links to the other posts. The pictures of the items in your collection are simply amazing. I have learned so much in the short time that I have been reading and researching.

I am a black powder shooter and am building a flask to go with my matchlock musket. I have always wanted one and have never seen anything near a correct original for sale. I do know that this forum is not for reproductions, but it helps greatly in reproducing early arms and accountrements.

I love that you shoot your original muskets. I too shoot originals, but don't have any original matchlocks. New muskets simply have no soul!

Most Sincerely,

Yancey

Yancey von Yeast · 17th September 2012, 03:27 AM

Michael,

Yet another question. Are the L shaped iron strips on the sides of the flasks held in place with small iron nails or pins? From your photos I can't tell, but some appear that they are.

Thanks again,
Yancey

Matchlock · 17th September 2012, 12:13 PM

Hi Yancey,

Actually there are no L-shaped strips.
During the first half of the 16th c., the mounts along the edges are held by either small nails or pins; from the mid 16th c. onward, they are just laid on, fixed by the top and bottom mounts, and four small triangular mounts attached by screws or nails are used to reinfore the lower corners.

Best,
Michael

Yancey von Yeast · 18th September 2012, 02:57 AM

Michael,

Thank you so very much for being so generous with information and the outstanding photos of your collection. You truely are one of those collectors who share your love and appreciation of these items with others.

I enjoy countless hours reading your posts and looking at the photos you post.

Most Sincerely,

Yancey

Matchlock · 18th September 2012, 03:02 PM

Hi Yancey,

Thanks for your kind words, and keep enjoying my threads.

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 27th September 2012, 03:10 PM

For cartridge boxes, please see

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...artridge+boxes

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Matchlock · 27th September 2012, 03:13 PM

For a highly unusual trapezoid flask, please see

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10549&
highlight=nuremberg+powder+flask

m

17th September 2012, 12:13 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Yancey, Actually there are no L-shaped strips. During the first half of the 16th c., the mounts along the edges are held by either small nails or pins; from the mid 16th c. onward, they are just laid on, fixed by the top and bottom mounts, and four small triangular mounts attached by screws or nails are used to reinfore the lower corners. Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 17th September 2012 at 02:27 PM.

15th September 2012, 03:04 PM	#1
Yancey von Yeast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 4	Michael, Thank you so very much for the great information and the links to the other posts. The pictures of the items in your collection are simply amazing. I have learned so much in the short time that I have been reading and researching. I am a black powder shooter and am building a flask to go with my matchlock musket. I have always wanted one and have never seen anything near a correct original for sale. I do know that this forum is not for reproductions, but it helps greatly in reproducing early arms and accountrements. I love that you shoot your original muskets. I too shoot originals, but don't have any original matchlocks. New muskets simply have no soul! Most Sincerely, Yancey

17th September 2012, 03:27 AM	#2
Yancey von Yeast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 4	Michael, Yet another question. Are the L shaped iron strips on the sides of the flasks held in place with small iron nails or pins? From your photos I can't tell, but some appear that they are. Thanks again, Yancey

18th September 2012, 02:57 AM	#4
Yancey von Yeast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 4	Michael, Thank you so very much for being so generous with information and the outstanding photos of your collection. You truely are one of those collectors who share your love and appreciation of these items with others. I enjoy countless hours reading your posts and looking at the photos you post. Most Sincerely, Yancey

18th September 2012, 03:02 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Yancey, Thanks for your kind words, and keep enjoying my threads. Best, Michael

27th September 2012, 03:10 PM	#6
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	For cartridge boxes, please see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...artridge+boxes m

27th September 2012, 03:13 PM	#7
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	For a highly unusual trapezoid flask, please see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10549& highlight=nuremberg+powder+flask m