Hi Rick,
The outcome rexactly responded to what I expected, even the horizontally acting oblong cut-off plate is still there - great original condition for 1570!
The black lacquer on the iron parts is hundreds of years old arsenal care; I would plead to preserve it all exactly the way it came down to you.
What I cannot see: Just put your finger into the flask to check whether there are remains of powder on the inner sides!
And: could you identify the remainder of the broken-off threaded pin on the inner side of the belt hook?
Best,
and congrats again,
Michael
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