Pennsylvania Rifle Works rifle

Steve,
Glad I didn't upset you, that wasn't the intent. Your flask was made by the Americn cap and Flask Company and was probably made in the 1870's. It is a nice example of a commonly found flask. Value, like anything else, will be determined by condition, rarity and buyers desire. Yours may have more value from the family tradition than in dollars. What you have is a nice package, enjoy it.
Mark

 

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Thanks to everyone for all their information. I believe I'll lean towards not trying anything to it other than wanting to preserve it from further damage. I believe one of you mentioned a product to put on that does not take off patina or finish so I may try that. The age mentioned makes sense as this was probably purchased by my great uncles father around the mid 1800's to use on the farm. I would wager that the brass flask came with it as they are reportedly around that age (from what I can research online) and the horn flask was picked up separately. I am still interested in having the lock mechanism professionally restored if anyone can point me in the direction of folks who do that. I live in South East Florida right now but travel to Western North Carolina often. Thanks again so much

Steve

Finding a new lock screw should not be hard at all as long as the threads in the lock plate are not stripped. If they are, then the hole can be drilled out and the next sized screw can be installed. It would be an easy fix and shouldn't cost more than an hour of labor or even less.