Item Description
Original Item. Only One Available. This is a great piece of Civil War field gear, a large tin of 250 Hick’s Waterproof percussion caps. We have not counted to make sure there are 250 present, but it is about full. The lid of the tin reads:
250
HICK’S
WATERPROOF
U.S. MUSKET CAPS
AM. FLASK & CAP CO.
WATERBURY
CONN.
Percussion caps were an integral part of the kit of any soldier wielding a “modern” rifle or updated musket that uses them, as opposed to the older flintlock system. The cap works as a primer in lighting the gunpowder which propels the projectile. These caps were mass-produced by a myriad of companies across the north and south before, during, and after the U.S. Civil War.
The tin measures 1¾” tall with a 2⅛” diameter. A great piece, ready for further research and display!
- This product is not available for international shipping.
Totally inert, cannot be converted to an explosive device, not available for export. This item is completely legal within the USA. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America.
All deactivated ordnance sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF).
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