A Hercules Powder Co. "Black Sporting" 1/2lb gunpowder tin. Hercules Powder Co. was founded in 1882 within Wilmington, Delaware by DuPont and Laflin & Rand Powder Company. It was later dissolved and sold following the breakup of the DuPont explosives monopoly by the U.S. Circuit Court in 1911, and rebranded as Hercules Inc. in 1966. Dimensions: 6H x 3.25W inches This lot may be picked up free of charge from our facilities in Sacramento, CA. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $30.00. All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping. Great. Some wear visible across, but the label remains legible. Please see photos.