LOL , I considered loading it because I read somewhere that powder in its original unopenned container can have a shelf life of up to 100 years depending on the powder not knowing if this particular powder fell in that category I figured I would post and maybe find out some more about this particular powder........... The container is rather large Id say its atleast equivalent to todays 8 lbs kegs. If its a useable powder hey its 8 lbs of FREE!!!! powder. I dont really care for it as a collectors item I highly doubt the powder is worth a whole lot I did call a antique store though and they said the container alone could be worth 25 dollars to the right person, soooooooo great Ill sell the container to some smuck for 25 bucks but mainly I want to know is the powder useable?? does that answer your question elkhunter