Product Description
Powder horns held coarser powder that was used in the barrels of the guns during the Revolutionary War. Carrying the powder in horns instead of metal helped to avoid sparks and injury during battle. This Small Powder Horn is made from genuine steer horn. As a natural item, the size varies from 7" to 9" long. Perfect for history buffs, reenactors, or as a historical decoration.
Features
- Steer powder horn with wooden plug and adjustable suede leather strap
- Horn is approximately 7"-9" in length - shapes, sizes, and colors will vary because these are genuine steer horns
- Hollow inside
- Revolutionary War antique reproduction
- Great for history buffs, reenactors, and as a historical decoration
- Made in India
Inspiration
In the 18th century, each member of the "colonial militia" was required to show up with his own gun, a pound of shot, and a horn filled with black powder. Young men generally personalized their powder horns with engravings. Eighteenth-century examples often bear the owner's name, commemorative dates, and all kinds of illustrations.
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