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Description
What I am told..this is a copper black powder container. Apparently it was recovered from Johnston's camp @ Picket's Mill. It was to hold the black powder that goes in the cannon's. It must be rare, because i can't seem to find any information about copper black powder kegs/cans. If anyone has any information to add about what this is, I would appreciate it.
Category
Militaria
Medium
copper/brass
Distinguishing marks
n/a
Condition
Good
Date Period
civil war era
History
was told this held black powder to be brought out to the cannons, also was recovered in Johnston's camp/Picket's Mill..still has powder in it..sealed at top
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Re: civil war black powder keg/can - copper
I don't think it was for cannon powder, this container is too small. The kegs were generally wood barrels as can be seen here:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9YDxBnAUNak/SjsP6NAKF_I/AAAAAAAADAM/o2MdJoGcEUM/s1600-h/IMG_0515.JPG