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General discussion => Antique Accoutrements => Topic started by: Lindisfarne793 on January 25, 2021, 09:20:34 AM

Title: Horn Mounted Compass
Post by: Lindisfarne793 on January 25, 2021, 09:20:34 AM

Hello, all
  In done of my reading, I see occasional references to compasses being mounted in the bases of powder horns. I have never seen an original example of this (nor a modern replica, for that matter.) Do any of you have sources or images of the Real McCoy?

Title: Re: Horn Mounted Compass
Post by: mr. no gold on January 27, 2021, 08:30:41 AM

Never saw a powder horn with a compass in the butt. If there are/were any around, they likely were made in the Lancaster horn factory. They were know to put mirrors in butts occasionally. I would like very much to see a compass/horn but don't recall any. There are a few rifles that have compasses inlet into the cheek rest and I believe that they are shown in some of the books on PA and OH rifles. If you are looking for one, I hope that you find it and then bring it here to show it around. It would be quite rare in my opinion and well worth seeing.
Dick 

Title: Re: Horn Mounted Compass
Post by: Robby on January 27, 2021, 03:18:17 PM

I have made a few for people, the only one I have a picture of is one I made for myself when I was just starting out.

(https://i.ibb.co/G752Y0H/IMG-0184.jpg) (https://ibb.co/F6DwZKH)
I have no clear recollection of an original with an inlayed compass, but on the fringes of my old and fogged up memory I have a hint that I may have read of or seen a picture of one. Sorry, best I can do.
Robby

Title: Re: Horn Mounted Compass
Post by: Tim Crosby on January 27, 2021, 04:25:25 PM

 That is a Good looking fancy horn, the compass fits it well.

   Tim

Title: Re: Horn Mounted Compass
Post by: mr. no gold on January 27, 2021, 09:00:05 PM

Mighty fine looking outfit! You do very nice work.
Dick

Title: Re: Horn Mounted Compass
Post by: buck conner on February 02, 2021, 03:25:10 AM

Very nice, beautiful.