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rommack

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Gun oil Bottle
« on: February 12, 2017, 07:16:07 PM »
I know this is not a bullet but I thought you lead heads would enjoy this as this relates to Civil War Rifles.  It is a small gun oil bottle I dug in a Port Hudson campsite.  It reads Gun Oil on the front and Paraffin on one side and Bailey & Eaton on the other side.  I found an 1864 ad for it that reads "Bailey & Eaton Paraffin gun oil prepared expressly for Army use.  It prevents rust on gun locks, barrels and sword scabbards".  A neat little bottle.  Ronnie

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Re: Gun oil Bottle
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2017, 06:46:32 PM »
nice
It's not always "Survival of the fitest" sometimes the idiots get through.

R. J. in LA

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Re: Gun oil Bottle
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2017, 10:08:12 AM »
Excellent find Ronnie!!

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Re: Gun oil Bottle
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2017, 03:51:53 PM »
I like it!!!

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Re: Gun oil Bottle
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2017, 10:40:15 PM »
Amazing the things you come up with!  Nice relic.
Best,
Carl