Lead powder casks

[rfisher]

I'm sure this topic has probably been brought up before but I am interested in finding out more about the design of the lead powder casks that were used by the Corp of Discovery. How were they built what did they look like , how were they sealed. I would appreciate any info and especially any drawings or photos. Thanks!

 

[jackley]

Google (lead canister for gunpowder) The picture with the Goex can is what I have been told is what they used.

Jerry

 

[coloradoclyde]

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...jP6hEM7cVWJBX4iqQ&sig2=OwNRrla3NBNeOLTQec8SgQ

 

[coloradoclyde]

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[rfisher]

Thank you fellas for your replies, I guess I should have thought of going to google, I didn't think there would be that much info out there on them! Wow! Next question... Anyone here ever try to make one?????

 

[coloradoclyde]

A 4 pound canister has about 8 pounds of sheet lead...I just priced it. The lead alone would cost about $50.00

To pricy for me.. :shocked2:
One the size of a beer can would be right handy..

 

[rfisher]

Yes , the size of a beer can is what I had in mind. Just occurred to me tho that would darn near be considered a pipe bomb by an non muzzleloading law enforcement officer. Probably not something you want to have in the trunk of your car???

 

[coloradoclyde]

In of it's own by its self...I don't think it would be. But! then I had an officer think a piece of weather stripping was a gun once. exercise your own best judgment.
I certainly would stamp/label it for identification purposes.
I would also take into consideration that lead is an excellent conductor of both heat and electricity.

 

[rfisher]

Its one of those things that thirty years ago you wouldn't have to of worried about but in today's craziness everything and pert near everyone is suspect.