Afghan Powder Flask

[rickystl]

Hi Stu.
Definately Afghan. In this case, the loose metal spout is an advantage so we can see the internal workings of the flask. Yes, I see how this works. Turn the flask upside down, pull open the slide, push the slide closed, and you have a specific amoung of powder without have to use a seperate charger. The hole in the block would have been drilled out just enough to accomodate a specific amount of powder. Very simple and neat.
Most of the slides on these flasks I've seen are metal. The slide on mine is a flat piece of wood it's entire length, it appears.
Very neat to see the internals of this flask. Thanks Stu. How do you think you'll approach the repair?
Rick