First Powder Horn

[Lfpdlt]

Since getting my first flintlock I have been making my own accessories and accoutrements. I just finished my powder horn which is a tribute to my 5th Great Grandfather who fought in the Revolutionary War. I used reclaimed wormy chestnut for the plug since it was an abundant native hardwood in West Virginia, where my family settled. I used an antique drawer pull for the strap mount.

 

[Justin.44]

Wow that turned out great. Good job!

 

[Phil Coffins]

That’s a dandy.

 

[Ames]

Good job ya did right there!

 

[user 48679]

EXCEPTIONAL ! ! - Congrats !

 

[MIOutdoorsman]

Wow! That’s inspiring for a first horn!

 

[olskool]

that looks great!

 

[Celt5494]

You did a fine job with that horn!

 

[leadhoarder]

That is a fine looking horn!

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Outstanding.

 

[JohnL]

Good job sir!! Family heirloom there!

 

[Eutycus]

I like that drawer knob as a strap mount on the plug. Most seem to put a staple (a bent nail actually) on theirs. I like some ''individuality", they surely didn't all look alike.

 

[Grenadier1758]

If you don't want to make your own staple from a nail and don't mind the freight cost, then Track of the Wolf has both large and small horn staples.

Powder Horn Staple, Large, 7/8" wide hand forged iron, with decorative twist - Track of the Wolf

I use the staple from a nail for my early horns and will turn a knob for later horns. The drawer knob certainly does work.

 

[Doc Ivory]

That's pretty danged nice for a first attempt.
Great, great job!

-Doc

 

[Squatch84]

Wow, that turned out great.