Original British Napoleonic Era Naval 1/4 PINT Pewter Rum Measure for Grog - H.M.S. Phoebe Miscellaneous Gun Parts An original and rare octagonal

An original and rare octagonal barrel 22

as well as a date on the barrel tang

and most of the internal parts are original

but they were shortened

Together with the leather-covered turned wood grip of 6 1/2"

Original British Napoleonic Era Naval 1/4 PINT Pewter Rum Measure for Grog - H.M.S. Phoebe Miscellaneous Gun Parts An original and rare octagonalOriginal Item: One only. We've all heard of Scurvy the terrible decease contracted through lack of Vitamin C. The decease was rampant in the BRITISH NAVY in the 18th Century. Even barrels of "fresh water" stored for a long ocean voyage developed the most awful scum from algae. In 1740 the British Vice Admiral EDWARD VERNON who was overall commander of the West Indies Station ordered that every English seaman should receive a ration of RUM everyday.