SN: 11. Rare Paterson flask, 8-1/2" overall length with opaque greenish cow horn body with has flat sides with brass overlaid rim, brass collar & brass self-measuring, spring loaded cylindrical measure marked on one end "PATENT ARMS MAN'G CO. N.Y." Collar and top are matching numbered. Sides of the collar and brass fitted rim have 4 brass studs with rings in which a green braided cotton cord is fitted. Collar has 3 cracks around the bottom edge extending upward. The top unscrews for loading. Given the rather delicate nature of the horn body and the fact that horn is very attractive to insects it is a miracle that any have survived these 175+ years. SIZE: CONDITION: Very good to fine. All complete and orig with the aforementioned cracks in the collar and one small crack in the body. Otherwise, the brass rim around the body is undented and the brass overall retains a dark mustard patina. The spring loaded charger function perfectly. 50260-2 JR244 (7,500-12,500)