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Hi folks
The winter gives me time to make other than sheaths etc. Had this nice horn sitting around so decided to make a big powder horn. The weeping heart is inlayed copper with tiny brass escutcheon tacks. Copper for the strap fittings with larger brass escutcheon tacks around the plug and neck of the horn. Still to make is the strap and a powder measure and a brush and pick set. Hope you enjoy.


Here it is finished unless I decide to make a pouch for the measure and pick and brush set. I wanted the tools to be handy in the bush so I did some "keyholes" to hang them from the strap for easy access, it works great. The measure carved antler and holds 65 grains, the pick and brush are carved antler, the plug is curly maple with a leather wrap to make sure it seals and stays in. When I make a plug I always carve a hollow in it as a priming spoon that holds a couple of grains of powder.

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best regards
Robin
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Very nice Mr. Pipeman, can you give us a size? Reason I'm asking is I have an old powder horn that's about 21" around the long side and yours looks pretty large. It's missing some parts but fixable. Most I have measured were 14"-18". Again, very nice, love the copper........Randy


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Thanks for all the comments guys, the rest of the parts are finished, will post pics when the sun rises ;-)
Hey Randy, welcome to the forum, you'll like it here.
This horn is 16 loa, yours is a monster. Maybe you could post a picture for us, i'd love to see it.

Best regards

Robin
 
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Well it's finished for now. I loaded the pics in the OP along with the info on what I did.

Best regards

Robin
 
Outstanding work....Great horn and accessory pieces...Thanks for pic's !
 
Mr. Pipeman, Love the Accoutrements you added, especially the measure. Great outfit, I look at and make a lot of old stuff but the keyhole is new to me, Great Idea.
Here is that big one I told you about;

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Sorry about photos, just snapped them on floor. That "hawk haft is 22" long, this horn is huge. It came in a trade as is. I've got a 1870 double barrel smoothbore, maybe this one will hold enough for a days shooting. And yes, I think I'll like it here...........Randy

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Hey Randy, that's a great looking horn, should handle a day of shooting. Did you make the through the haft hawk? I've made a few and like them very much for throwing. Are you planning on adding the plug etc to your old horn? You should post some of your work here i'm sure the good folks would enjoy seeing it.

Best regards

Robin
 
Yes Sir I hope to finish the big horn this winter, I work a lot of hours during the winter and don't have a lot of time to "play". Yes I made that 'hawk and working on several Missouri Warhawks, if the days would get longer maybe I could fire up the Redbud Forge(don't have any electricity out there) so I make sheaths and accoutrements at night after work. I have been reading this forum over 2 years and my first post was this week , looks like I should get off my butt and join it.. I have a blog that I post a lot of pic of stuff that I make. I guess it's ok. http://churchandson.wordpress.com/ My lovely Bride allows me to play in the 1850's, she's a GOOD girl............Randy
 
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church&son said:
Yes Sir I hope to finish the big horn this winter, I work a lot of hours during the winter and don't have a lot of time to "play". Yes I made that 'hawk and working on several Missouri Warhawks, if the days would get longer maybe I could fire up the Redbud Forge(don't have any electricity out there) so I make sheaths and accoutrements at night after work. I have been reading this forum over 2 years and my first post was this week , looks like I should get off my butt and join it.. I have a blog that I post a lot of pic of stuff that I make. I guess it's ok. http://churchandson.wordpress.com/ My lovely Bride allows me to play in the 1850's, she's a GOOD girl............Randy
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Hey Randy, checked out your blog, VERY cool stuff you make. Too bad we don't live closer to each other, we have a lot of interests in common.

Best regards

Robin
 
Thanks Mike. How's your burl coming? Did you get it cut? Send me a pic or two if you did.

Best regards

Robin
 
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Kenny H. said:
Your stuff never fails to impress man.
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Thanks Kenny, your kind comments are always appreciated. Not sure why this thread got moved when folks were enjoying it where it was posted.
Maybe the mod who moved it could please move it back. Thanks
Best regards

Robin
 
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