Old Red Dot canister

[scattershot]

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Here’s one for the books. An old 12 pound Red Dot keg. I don’t know how old this is, but I’m just getting to the bottom of it, and the powder works fine.

Do these old kegs have any value?

[TNsailorman]

Yes they do, especially if in good condition. I saw one of those sold just before Christmas in excellent condition for $50.00 plus shipping. The collecting market is beginning to stir on those old metal and cardboards can a little. Right now though, the prices are all over the board as the market begins to try and establish a value line. james

[scattershot]

Thanks for the info. Is there any way to determine the age of this thing by using the lot number f the powder, that you know of?

[TNsailorman]

I am not knowledgeable enough to answer your question on lot numbers. Maybe someone else can chime in and help. james

[Hardcast416taylor]

I still have that same Red Dot `barrel` and a matching brown Herco `barrel` I had back in the mid `60`s.Robert

[CastingFool]

I have one, but it's a little bigger, 15 lbs, Bullseye

[scattershot]

I still have that same Red Dot `barrel` and a matching brown Herco `barrel` I had back in the mid `60`s.Robert

Thanks, that would be my guess, mid- 60s.

[Blanket]

Mid 60's loaded my first shotshells out of one just like it.

[Iowa Fox]

Bought one just like it in 1964.

[INTRLOPER]

I know where a table lamp is that was made out of a Red Dot tin just like the one pictured. Made a cool old timey looking lamp.

[JBinMN]

Pretty sure a buddy of mine has one in his supply as well & still has powder in it. Might try to get a pic next time I stop by his place. Maybe even see if he wants to part with it...

[OS OK]

Why not re-purpose it into something useful?


https://i.imgur.com/TauRbFz.jpg?1

[Baltimoreed]

OS OK, like your lamp, I assume that there is some weight in the bottom. Neat project.

[OS OK]

Naw, it was heavy enough as it was. Thanks

[INTRLOPER]

Why not re-purpose it into something useful?


https://i.imgur.com/TauRbFz.jpg?1

Sweet lamp. I like that a smidgeon better than the Red Dot lamp, but together they would make a cool pair.