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Savage One-Pound Gun Powder Can

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Savage One-Pound Gun Powder Can
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Savage One-Pound Gun Powder Can, ca. 1900, approx. 6-1/4''x3-7/8''x1-5/8'', a scarce can with black design on red, showing a Savage Model 1895 to the left and a Savage Model 1899 to the right. Can is marked ''Savage Smokeless Rifle Powder'', with warnings and decorations to all sides, and black on white reverse label. Loading instructions are present. See the bottom of Page 210 of the book, ''Gun Powder Cans and Kegs, Vol. 2'', by Bacyk and Rowe. Condition is very good to near fine with some toning to paint, small misshapen area at lower edge. High acid content reverse label shows moderate spotting and toning with some losses, but still remains approx. 70% legible. A very difficult tin to obtain. (Walt Hallstein collection) Est.: $800-$1,200.