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The use of the Powder Horn goes back to the Middle Ages where they were used to carry gunpowder for early firearms. As firearms became more common during the Renaissance and later periods, so too did the use of the powder horn. They were mainly used for pistols and muskets but would also be used for the priming of large naval guns. The use of animal horn along with nonferrous metal parts ensured that the powder would not be detonated during storage and loading. It was not unknown for soldiers to polish the inside and outside of the horn to make them translucent enough to see how much powder they had left. Powder Horns were usually filled from the top and dispensed powder from the narrow point.
A working powder horn based on a historical design. Constructed from real horn (a by-product of the meat trade) with a working brass valve. The wooden lid is tacked into place and cannot be removed. It is possible to fill this horn with liquid by unscrewing the valve. It is designed for ornamental use only.
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Additional Info
Additional Info
| Brand | Deepeeka |
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| Specification | Length: 35cm All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece. |
Reviews
- Good quality, very good value for the money.Review by David
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The powder horn comes extremely well packed and protected from transit damage. The wood stopper is secured in place with brass coloured pins and is secure. The brass dispenser is well made and functions very smoothly, my only concern was that is separates with just a quarter turn, a drop of superglue worked a treat and makes it secure. The unit is still functional as if you wished to fill it you just press the spring loaded tap and backfill. It looked a bit too new and shiny so I applied saddle soap to artificially age the real leather shoulder strap, the brass dispenser will dull down with use. All in all a very nice quality value for money item. (Posted on 28/06/2022)Price Value Quality