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General >> Chit-Chat (for poking fun and off topic subjects) >> Interesting Powder Can http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1559803691 Message started by butlersrangers on Jun 6^th, 2019 at 6:48am

Title: Interesting Powder Can
Post by butlersrangers on Jun 6^th, 2019 at 6:48am

I recently picked up this Laflin & Rand powder can, for Smokeless Gun Powder (shotgun).

I was surprised to find the can's 'cap' was intended to serve as a powder 'measure' and that 'loading data' for 10, 12, and 16 Gauge 'high-base' shells was printed on the back of the can.

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Title: Re: Interesting Powder Can
Post by butlersrangers on Jun 6^th, 2019 at 6:53am

This is the Can I'm searching for:

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Title: Re: Interesting Powder Can
Post by olderthansome on Jun 6^th, 2019 at 9:35am

There's a can on eBay as we speak, but the condition is far, far below what you show. Just sayin.

Title: Re: Interesting Powder Can
Post by Whig on Jun 6^th, 2019 at 10:36am

I love the cracked patina on that first can you got. Great find. I collect too much stuff and have passed up some nice old gun powder cans. The old Dupont cans sure look nice on the shelf.

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Title: Re: Interesting Powder Can
Post by butlersrangers on Jun 6^th, 2019 at 11:49am

Stuff gets expensive on ebay and I have to de-clutter.

But it's fun to look - (L&R 1900 vintage handbook on ebay).

More crap to 'scout for' at gun shows!

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Title: Re: Interesting Powder Can
Post by AFJuvat on Jun 6^th, 2019 at 11:22pm

The document is too large to attach to a post, but here is a link to an excellent article about Laflin & Rand, and the history of the powder industry as a whole.

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Title: Re: Interesting Powder Can
Post by butlersrangers on Jun 7^th, 2019 at 4:32am

'AFJuvat' - A beautiful and wonderful read - Thanks for posting the 'link'.

I read this article years ago, but, was unable to find it. The graphics are GREAT!

Klaus Neuschaefer did an amazing job of researching and presenting the history of Laflin & Rand.

BTW - It is interesting that my powder can, Laflin & Rand - Smokeless for Shotguns, came out in 1898 and was discontinued in 1900. It was replaced by "Infallible" Shotgun Powder, almost immediately.

Title: Re: Interesting Powder Can
Post by Zgun on Jun 7^th, 2019 at 2:44pm

AFJuvat, Thank you for posting the link, a fantastic read.

Zgun