Interesting antique

[bobnlyn]

I was informed a friend had a old oak box and he thought it was gun related. I instantly knew what he had. Has anyone else ever seen one (or two). They were very common in hardware stores at the turn of the century. Selling for over $1000 US now. I will explain later if no one gets what it is.

 

[tigrr]

lead ball dispenser?

 

[Ironheart]

Thread/yarn/string dispenser?

 

[Klaus]

It is a Dunscomb buck shot dispenser.

 

[kg]

Rocket Dove thrower. The 16 shooter is particularly rare.

 

[tigrr]

"Nailed it" because buckshot is lead balls!! Cool find.

 

[bobnlyn]

Here is the only one i could find on the web.

 

[Mightymoose410]

Very cool find

 

[Tharjoe]

We have one quite similar in the Museum collection where I work :~)

 

[NeonGreen]

thats awesome! id probably re work it to dispense candy or something and put it on display. mmmm lead tainted candy.....