Original U.S. Civil War Ornate Double-Sided Bird Motif Powder Flask by Frary, Benham & Co. nChannel In the Netherlands

In the Netherlands

This message was part of the Third Liberty Loan initiative to raise funds to support the World War I

pressing the button and the PTT switch at the same time would blow a 125 mA fuse on the circuit board

so it was definitely gunsmith altered

The only markings are hand-painted on the blue body

Original U.S. Civil War Ornate Double-Sided Bird Motif Powder Flask by Frary, Benham & Co. nChannel In the NetherlandsOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous powder flask with a lovely avian motif on both sides, manufactured by Frary, Benham & Co. This is a very scarce maker of powder flasks, and this one is in great shape with a spout that is missing the spring, so there is no longer tension. The top of the spout is stamped FRARY, BENHAM & CO. IMPROVED PATENT. The flask has a very shiny bronze like finish that displays beautifully. Comes ready for