Historical information
This type of gunpowder pouch was used in the first half of the 19th century. It stores gunpowder or gunshot for loading or charging firearms such as rifles and muskets. This one has a decorative design featuring birds, which may indicate that it was made for hunting rather than for military use.
Significance
The shot pouch is an example of weaponry accessories in the early-to-mid 19th century for hunting and military purposes. It is a step in the evolution of firearms and weaponry.
Physical description
Gunpowder pouch or shot pouch, the two sides of the rounded leather body are hand-stitched together apart from a small opening for the fitted brass spout, which has a spring-operated mechanism. Both sides have a decorative centre medallion with a finely tooled design depicting a landscape behind two birds. The adjustable charger mechanism releases a measured amount of gunpowder or shot for rifles or muskets.
Subjects
- flagstaff hill,
- flagstaff hill maritime museum and village,
- warrnambool,
- maritime museum,
- maritime village,
- great ocean road,
- shipwreck coast,
- firearms,
- musket,
- gunpowder flask,
- gunpowder pouch,
- flask pouch,
- arms,
- militaria,
- leather flask,
- gunpowder bag,
- ammunition accessory,
- weaponry,
- shot pouch,
- hunting,
- military,
- gunpowder,
- gun powder,
- hinting,
- shot flask
References
- Charleston Museum Shot Pouch
