Shot or powder measure of some sort, any ideas

Kmaddock · 10th August 2022, 11:11 AM

Hi All
I was offered the below item.
I taught it was initially for measuring shot or powder but now I am unsure as I can see no way to use it.
I should have it at the weekend but any info welcome.
maybe there is open at the opposing end so of the knurled brass end and it is like an open topped syringe where you pour the powder/shot, looks to be of a v large measuring volume if so, maybe a punt gun measuring dispenser??
Thanks
Ken

kahnjar1 · 14th August 2022, 08:25 AM

Hi Ken,
Never seen anything quite like this but would offer the following comments. The fact that it is measured one side in Drams it would definitely have something to do with measuring black powder. The other side showing Pounds would suggest measuring shot, but 1lb of shot is a big lot, and could be as you suggest for use with a Punt Gun.
Hope to see a conclusive ID here at some stage.
Stu

fernando · 14th August 2022, 10:48 AM

How many sides does it have; only two flat ? Four measure gauges may be seen; punt, ounces, pounds and drams. They must all have equivalences to each other.

10th August 2022, 11:11 AM	#1
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 545	Shot or powder measure of some sort, any ideas Hi All I was offered the below item. I taught it was initially for measuring shot or powder but now I am unsure as I can see no way to use it. I should have it at the weekend but any info welcome. maybe there is open at the opposing end so of the knurled brass end and it is like an open topped syringe where you pour the powder/shot, looks to be of a v large measuring volume if so, maybe a punt gun measuring dispenser?? Thanks Ken Attached Images

14th August 2022, 08:25 AM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,811	Hi Ken, Never seen anything quite like this but would offer the following comments. The fact that it is measured one side in Drams it would definitely have something to do with measuring black powder. The other side showing Pounds would suggest measuring shot, but 1lb of shot is a big lot, and could be as you suggest for use with a Punt Gun. Hope to see a conclusive ID here at some stage. Stu

14th August 2022, 10:48 AM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	How many sides does it have; only two flat ? Four measure gauges may be seen; punt, ounces, pounds and drams. They must all have equivalences to each other.