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Relic Discussion => Artillery => Topic started by: alwion on August 27, 2019, 06:22:24 PM

Title: 1860 primer box coatings
Post by: alwion on August 27, 2019, 06:22:24 PM

just got an 1860 primer box, and was wondering if it was standard to be silvered inside, japanned outside and then painted gray-green?

Title: Re: 1860 primer box coatings
Post by: CarlS on August 28, 2019, 05:33:19 PM

Neat box.  I am afraid I don't know.  Certainly outside my knowledge area.  I sold one about a year ago or so and don't recall what the finish was like.

Title: Re: 1860 primer box coatings
Post by: Dave the plumber on August 28, 2019, 07:47:23 PM

I looked at mine.  Some are Japaned on the outside, others are not , and never were...   and there are quite a few variations of size and stampings on the lids too.  Something new to collect for you !!  One of each !