Product Overview
This is an authentic vintage Du Pont Improved Military Rifle Powder metal tin, specifically designated as Number 4227. The 16-ounce (1-pound) capacity container features the classic red, white, and blue tri-color paper label wrap characteristic of E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company manufacturing.
The front of the canister explicitly states "DU PONT IMPROVED MILITARY RIFLE POWDER" above the iconic oval Du Pont logo. The lower section features a shield graphic denoting "NUMBER 4227" and "16 OUNCES NET." The back of the tin describes the contents as a "dense progressive burning nitrocellulose powder for use in modern sporting and military rifles" and lists the manufacturing origin as Wilmington, Delaware. It features a stamped "Lot No. 28". The metal can is empty, featuring its original threaded metal top cap with a small remnants of a paper seal. The label shows some natural vintage aging, light surface soiling, and minor edge wear, but remains entirely intact with crisp text and bright colors
Condition: Very good condition with no major damage, shows some age and surface wear as pictured. Please refer to the multiple photos to better help determine the condition. You will receive the exact tin that is pictured.
Size: Measures 5 1/2 inches tall.
Other: -
The front of the canister explicitly states "DU PONT IMPROVED MILITARY RIFLE POWDER" above the iconic oval Du Pont logo. The lower section features a shield graphic denoting "NUMBER 4227" and "16 OUNCES NET." The back of the tin describes the contents as a "dense progressive burning nitrocellulose powder for use in modern sporting and military rifles" and lists the manufacturing origin as Wilmington, Delaware. It features a stamped "Lot No. 28". The metal can is empty, featuring its original threaded metal top cap with a small remnants of a paper seal. The label shows some natural vintage aging, light surface soiling, and minor edge wear, but remains entirely intact with crisp text and bright colors
Condition: Very good condition with no major damage, shows some age and surface wear as pictured. Please refer to the multiple photos to better help determine the condition. You will receive the exact tin that is pictured.
Size: Measures 5 1/2 inches tall.
Other: -
