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Arnolds Expedition Horn
« on: January 18, 2014, 03:14:17 AM »
Double Map Horn...done in my manner. Repurposed from a old horn...






About 80% complete...still have some scribing to go.  Then the leather strap...then the bag to match it...
Just sharing the madness.... ;D

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Re: Arnolds Expedition Horn
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2014, 03:27:07 AM »
My favorite type of horn.  I like it a lot.  Great work.
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Re: Arnolds Expedition Horn
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2014, 04:22:44 AM »
Real nice Giz!
Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add 'within the limits of the law' because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual.

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Re: Arnolds Expedition Horn
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2014, 04:34:38 AM »
Beautiful horn ;D
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Re: Arnolds Expedition Horn
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2014, 02:56:00 PM »
Fantastic!  As a Mainer I love seeing those place names on a horn. 
Strawberry Banke, Greenland and Falmouth
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Re: Arnolds Expedition Horn
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2014, 03:28:53 PM »
 That is a good looking horn, the carving is very well done.

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Re: Arnolds Expedition Horn
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2014, 03:53:48 PM »
Thanks Guys... :)

The fun part for me was doing the research on the maps. Trying to find period maps that traced Arnolds route was interesting. I have spent years on the Kennebec and know the river. Heck, even did a bateau trip from Fort Halifax to Fort Western in period gear.

I have never been on the Chaudierre river.  Would love to do a trip on it..... someday.


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Re: Arnolds Expedition Horn
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2014, 02:54:30 PM »
Very very nice. I like it ;D
Nothing beats the feel of a handmade southern iron mounted flintlock on a cold frosty morning

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Re: Arnolds Expedition Horn
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2014, 04:52:37 PM »
Nice Horn Giz.
I took part in the 1975 international re-enactment of Arnold's campaign to take Quebec. It stopped in all the towns and historic spots along the original route. A week on the way to Quebec and a week there all in period dress. What a blast.

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Re: Arnolds Expedition Horn
« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2014, 10:26:39 PM »
Micah,

Some of my friends made that trip...think I'd give away a body part just to have been there. :)

Finished....


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Re: Arnolds Expedition Horn
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2014, 12:37:14 AM »
Hey......you stole my pouch :D and I like it!
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Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add 'within the limits of the law' because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual.

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Re: Arnolds Expedition Horn
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2014, 04:57:46 AM »
A beautiful horn and very thoughtful to make a gift like that for me.  Let me know when you have it ready to ship and I will send you my address!
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Re: Arnolds Expedition Horn
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2014, 09:56:51 PM »
Very nice looking horn! Congrats.