Author Topic: Looking for a powder Horn .... (Read 5589 times)

Nessmuck · « **on:** March 04, 2019, 12:57:32 AM »

So who’s the powder Horn go-to Guy ? Guess I would have it on my right side. I see prices from 36.99 to 350.00. Don’t need any scrimshaw or collector type item. Anything special to look for ? Thanks.

dstock · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2019, 01:18:11 AM »

Ron Hess. He is a member on this site as Ga Turner.
God Bless
Doug

wattlebuster · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2019, 01:38:30 AM »

Scott Sibley

smallpatch · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2019, 04:04:52 AM »

Scott and Kathy Sibley, Art DeCamp.

Marcruger · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2019, 01:25:51 PM »

My horns are by Tim Crosby and Ron Hess. Both are super makers and great gentlemen.

Stay away from the horns for $36.00. You will be unhappy later.

Just a head’s-up: Powder Horns flock together and congregate. In their natural environment they multiply quickly. Be ready for that. They are similar to my wife’s shoes in that respect. :-)

And yes, Art DeCamp makes some amazingly detailed horns too.

You may want to share with us your rifle type, period, area, etc as certain builders tend towards certain types of horns. All of these makers do it for the love of it. They make pennies per hour. I would expect a good lifetime horn would be in the $150 range. Fancier ones are more.

I hope this helps.

Nessmuck · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2019, 05:30:33 PM »

^^^^^^^^^^^ I have a Tulle .62 cal Smoothbore Flintah....so a Powder Horn to fit that gun.

rollingb · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2019, 05:54:36 PM »

Quote from: Nessmuck on March 04, 2019, 05:30:33 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^ I have a Tulle .62 cal Smoothbore Flintah....so a Powder Horn to fit that gun.

Then you need something like this,........

https://tortugatrading.com/products/large-french-powder-horn-by-boche-i-eur-a-paris-2497-powder-flasks

J Henry · « **Reply #7 on:** March 04, 2019, 06:49:49 PM »

Make your own,,not that difficult and it will be Yours.

msellers · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2019, 08:25:32 PM »

Quote from: rollingb on March 04, 2019, 05:54:36 PM

Quote from: Nessmuck on March 04, 2019, 05:30:33 PM
^^^^^^^^^^^ I have a Tulle .62 cal Smoothbore Flintah....so a Powder Horn to fit that gun.

Then you need something like this,........
https://tortugatrading.com/products/large-french-powder-horn-by-boche-i-eur-a-paris-2497-powder-flasks

Or go totally unique and different, along these lines.
http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/2010/11/original-17th-18th-century-leather.html?m=1

Mike

Huntschool · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2019, 08:35:03 PM »

A horn is as personal as your wife or your gun. One must make their choice carefully as in the case of the afore mentioned.

Strict HC may not be exactly what you want any more then the bag you will be using. There is a pretty broad time frame for that gun. Talk with these folks that craft horns about what you are thinking. They are the experts....

JMHO

Nessmuck · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2019, 01:50:27 AM »

Quote from: rollingb on March 04, 2019, 05:54:36 PM

Quote from: Nessmuck on March 04, 2019, 05:30:33 PM
^^^^^^^^^^^ I have a Tulle .62 cal Smoothbore Flintah....so a Powder Horn to fit that gun.

Then you need something like this,........
https://tortugatrading.com/products/large-french-powder-horn-by-boche-i-eur-a-paris-2497-powder-flasks

LOL.....I’ll spend that kind of money towards a 400 stroker for my 67 GTO...

rollingb · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2019, 02:19:15 AM »

Quote from: Nessmuck on March 05, 2019, 01:50:27 AM

Quote from: rollingb on March 04, 2019, 05:54:36 PM
Quote from: Nessmuck on March 04, 2019, 05:30:33 PM
^^^^^^^^^^^ I have a Tulle .62 cal Smoothbore Flintah....so a Powder Horn to fit that gun.

Then you need something like this,........
https://tortugatrading.com/products/large-french-powder-horn-by-boche-i-eur-a-paris-2497-powder-flasks

LOL.....I’ll spend that kind of money towards a 400 stroker for my 67 GTO...

I'll bet you could get someone who makes powder horns, make you a replica of that french horn for a whole lot less then $1,250.00

Daryl · « **Reply #12 on:** March 07, 2019, 01:11:18 AM »

Here's a horn Taylor made for my wife - a Christmas present - 1975.

the 1 1/2 pound capacity Horn I bought at Dixon's Gun maker's Fair - 4 or 5 years ago.

Pukka Bundook · « **Reply #13 on:** March 08, 2019, 05:54:24 AM »

Can't beat a regular cow horn for this time period, but I have one I made from an African waterbuck horn.
How it came to be used as a funnel in the "Oil House" on the old farm in Yorkshire I do not know! I rescued it as a kid and still have it.

Made one from an antler as well. And one from a goat horn as a priming horn for my matchlock.....
All OK but not for Longrifles.

Ridge · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2019, 02:48:39 AM »

Horns are just like rifles, you have to find a builder that you are comfortable with.

There are lots of good horn makers out there, but for me it's Wild Willy Frankfort.

Top Jaw · « **Reply #15 on:** March 12, 2019, 01:49:28 AM »

Hey Nessmuck
Didn't know if you found what you were looking for in a horn. Not trying to toot my own horn here,

, and I'm certainly not one of the "go to guys" listed, but I do make and sell powder horns, and have a large right side carry plain horn that would be good for a smoothbore - that uses more powder than the typical rifle, And it is generic enough to fit in several timeframes. Its 17" around the curve, has an octagonal tip, poplar base with staple, is lightweight for its size, and has been lightly aged. In case your still searching, I thought I'd share this one for consideration. I'd take $130 for it plus $10 shipping. Bigger horns like this are getting harder to come by. You can PM me if interested. If not, happy hunting!

Brian Huffman

Top Jaw · « **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2019, 01:53:31 AM »

Pics didn't load. Pm me. I'll send them.

Top Jaw · « **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2019, 03:08:45 AM »

Looks like they might have loaded this time.

Ridge · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2019, 03:12:19 AM »

That's a really nice horn at a fair price. Love the color.

Nessmuck · « **Reply #19 on:** March 16, 2019, 07:14:35 AM »

Thanks for the pic..I have no idea what I want....so many choices !

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #20 on:** March 16, 2019, 10:51:51 AM »

That’s how it starts. Then you start researching, buying books and reading. Next thing you know, you have to have them all.

Nessmuck · « **Reply #21 on:** March 19, 2019, 05:54:28 AM »

Quote from: Afghanvet on March 16, 2019, 10:51:51 AM

That’s how it starts. Then you start researching, buying books and reading. Next thing you know, you have to have them all.

Just like Fly Rods, Straight Razors, guns, Longbows, Muscle Cars, Lionel Trains,.....the list goes on..lol

rich pierce · « **Reply #22 on:** March 19, 2019, 04:34:19 PM »

I used to think 4 horns were enough. A flat pocket horn, a priming horn, a day horn, and a big one.

Lobo · « **Reply #23 on:** March 19, 2019, 05:17:16 PM »

My left side carry horn. My initials on the butt and rawhide repair makes it unique and mine.

Lzymtlsmth · « **Reply #24 on:** March 31, 2019, 12:22:07 AM »

Quote from: J Henry on March 04, 2019, 06:49:49 PM

Make your own,,not that difficult and it will be Yours.

I agree, buy American raw cow horn, Mexican horns are generally more brittle. Make a fun project that’s inexpensive and creative, lots of free info on how to proceed.

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Author Topic: Looking for a powder Horn .... (Read 5589 times)

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