Original British U.S. Civil War Era 1850s Large Dixon Sheffield Brass Powder Flask - Broken Spring Spade Grip Assembly There is wear present on

There is wear present on the rubber coated wiring which now exposes the inner structure of wires

The lock is marked with royal cypher CROWN / AR

The serial number is marked on right rear of the action

which became known as "FIRANGI SWORDS"

Original British U.S. Civil War Era 1850s Large Dixon Sheffield Brass Powder Flask - Broken Spring Spade Grip Assembly There is wear present onOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous Civil War Era powder flask featuring a decorative pattern on the exterior. The flask was made by James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield, one of the major British manufacturers of the Industrial Revolution. The flask measures approximately 11 long, one of the larger examples we have seen. The cap still screws on and off without issue, but the spring to hold the hole closed when not in use is broken, so