Original Item. Only One Available. This is a great example of the US rifle powder flask known to collectors as the Peace Flask. These flasks were produced by Batty, American Flask & Cap Co., and Ames from the early 1840s through the mid-1850s, for use with the US Model 1817 “Common” Rifle and the US Model 1841 “Mississippi” Rifles. The flasks received their nickname due to the embossed motif of two hands shaking, surrounded by a ring of stars. The flask also has the American Eagle and panoply of flags and arms motifs embossed on the body. The spout still functions but the spring is gone, so it is no longer spring loaded.

This example is a Batty Brothers example as is stamped on the cap, with a date of 1850. Batty Brothers produced numerous flask designs over their fifteen year existence but are best known for their flasks made for the military from 1847-1858. During this time they manufactured a “Peace flask” based on the design of the rival Ames Manufacturing Company. The Batty design is distinguishable by its use of an oval of stars around a pair of clasped hands rather than a circle.

The flask has a very attractive look and although it appears to have seen service, it was not abused. This is an extremely attractive, complete and correct Peace Flask that would be a great addition to your Common Rifle or Mississippi Rifle display. If you are only going to have one flask in your collection of 19th Century US militaria, the Peace Flask is the best known and the most recognizable example that you could have. Comes ready for further research and display.