Antique adjustable brass gunpowder shot measure

£25.00

An antique brass adjustable gunpowder and shot measure, designed to allow the rifleman to accurately measure the precise quantity of black powder and shot required to charge the rifle for a single shot. The device features five distinct measures, with graduations beginning at one ounce and extending to a maximum of one and a half ounces, offering fine control over load size. The measure is fitted with a turned wooden handle, adding both practicality and period character to the piece.

  • Length 12.5 cm

Measures

  • 1 ounce, 1 1/8 ounces, 1 1/4 ounces, 1 3/8 ounces, 1 1/2 ounces

Circa late 19th/early 20th century.

Stock Reference Number: AC02535

An antique brass adjustable gunpowder and shot measure, designed to allow the rifleman to accurately measure the precise quantity of black powder and shot required to charge the rifle for a single shot. The device features five distinct measures, with graduations beginning at one ounce and extending to a maximum of one and a half ounces, offering fine control over load size. The measure is fitted with a turned wooden handle, adding both practicality and period character to the piece.

  • Length 12.5 cm

Measures

  • 1 ounce, 1 1/8 ounces, 1 1/4 ounces, 1 3/8 ounces, 1 1/2 ounces

Circa late 19th/early 20th century.

Stock Reference Number: AC02535

Condition

Authentic original antique or vintage used condition. Small dent to the side of the brass container, see close up photo. Usual patination, wear and signs of use typical of an antique or vintage item of this age. Please carefully check all the photos for close up details as they form an integral part of the description. All of our items are antique, vintage or used so will show signs of wear and imperfections commensurate with a pre loved item of that age. We do our best to photograph and explain the condition of the item as best we can. If you have any questions, or a condition issue with any of our items, please contact Antiques Central direct and we will do everything we can to resolve the problem as quickly and as effectively as possible. Always remember, when buying vintage items, they will have signs of use but that is also what makes them so unique.

Item location

Birmingham, UK.

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