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Lot 1397:
A Pair of Vintage Hodgdon H570 Rifle Powder Bottles
Description
A pair of vintage cylindrical metal containers, featuring red and yellow paper labels, marked as Hodgdon H570 Rifle Powder. The labels display the brand name “HODGDON”, “RIFLE POWDER”, “H570 BRAND”, a stylized “H” logo with a flame, and various warnings, including “DANGER – EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE” and “SMOKELESS PROPELLANT”. Further text on the labels indicates “NET WT. 16 oz. (1 lb.)”, identifies the manufacturer as Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc., details usage cautions, and notes an NRA affiliation (“Member of NRMA” and “Join and Support the N.R.A.”). The general aesthetic suggests a mid-20th century period.
Condition report:
Fair condition, exhibiting overall wear, scuffs, minor dents, and a notable tear on the front label of the left can.
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