April 12, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Apr 12, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 382
Lucky Dated Ale Instructional Flat Top METALLIC NO CONTENTS FRONT ACTUAL 92-38 OI 505
Estimate: $2,500 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: General Brewing Corp., San Francisco, California
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 92-38 USBCOI reference: 505 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 92-38 ACTUAL OI 505. RARE can! This is the actual example pictured in USBCOI and it carries an R8 rarity rating as the best of only six known examples, all off-grade. This one is an indoor can with aging and wear as shown, yet still presents well. The two larger scrapes on the right side have accompanying indents. There is additional wrinkling at the base near the seam below the mandatory. Left side has a shallow 2-inch diagonal indent near the second paragraph. Date stamp is tough to read but appears to state May ??, 1936. Patents Pending. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
Cans may have minor canning and handling dings at the rims that are not evident in photos. Please review photos carefully for these subtle indents. Larger dings that do not show and those in other locations will be noted in the item description.
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 92-38 USBCOI reference: 505 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 92-38 ACTUAL OI 505. RARE can! This is the actual example pictured in USBCOI and it carries an R8 rarity rating as the best of only six known examples, all off-grade. This one is an indoor can with aging and wear as shown, yet still presents well. The two larger scrapes on the right side have accompanying indents. There is additional wrinkling at the base near the seam below the mandatory. Left side has a shallow 2-inch diagonal indent near the second paragraph. Date stamp is tough to read but appears to state May ??, 1936. Patents Pending. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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