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GR-0725-6252J, 3 Compartment Decorated Pistol Flask. BLOWOUT
Current bid: $250.00
GR-0725-6252J, 3 Compartment Decorated Pistol Flask. Total length is 5 inches. ¾ inch nozzle. 3 ½ inch body length. The body is about 1 ⅞ inches wide. Functional spout and compartment doors. NOt sure who the maker is.
Est. Retail Value: $500
In the mid-19th century, three-compartment pistol flasks were a clever and practical tool designed for shooters who carried cap-and-ball pistols. These flasks typically featured a main powder compartment, along with two smaller sections built into the body of the flask or its cap—used to hold lead balls and percussion caps. It was an all-in-one solution for loading and maintaining a black powder sidearm in the field or on the trail.
The main body held black powder, dispensed through a calibrated spout to ensure consistent loads for pocket or belt pistols, such as the Colt 1849 Pocket or Model 1851 Navy. One small compartment—often accessed by unscrewing a cap—held lead bullets or balls, while the other kept percussion caps dry and secure. This compact system allowed shooters to keep their essential loading components together, without fumbling through multiple pouches.
These flasks were especially popular among travelers, officers, and civilians who carried pistols for self-defense. Many were privately purchased and would have been seen in use from the Mexican War era through the Civil War and well into the postwar years. A military officer, a stagecoach messenger, or even a frontier settler might have relied on one of these multi-use flasks to stay organized and efficient.
Built from brass, copper, or occasionally German silver, and sometimes embossed with patriotic or hunting scenes, these flasks combined utility with style. Today, they offer valuable insight into the day-to-day realities of 19th-century firearms use—and are highly collectible for their craftsmanship and historical charm.
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