Which Pouch n’ Horn?

Smokey Plainsman · Aug 22, 2024

When getting a new muzzleloader, I always get a new pouch and horn, too.

For my new Kibler Woodsrunner, I’m curious what would be a historically accurate set for a 1760 era Virginia-made rifle?

Thanks gang!!

-Smokey

Cruzatte · Aug 22, 2024

Whatever I've done, wherever I've gone with the re-enacting hobby, one of the lessons I've learned is that simplicity transcends time & place. A simple D or square shaped bag can be used with any impression from 1750 to the eve of the Civil War. Same goes for powder horns.

rchas · Aug 22, 2024

Cruzatte is right on target. A small hunting pouch around 7-8 inches square would be period correct. Mark Elliot does some good reproductions of Virginia period pouches to get an idea: https://www.markelliottva.com/

A French & Indian period lobed horn, with or without scrimshaw, would also fit well.

tenngun · Aug 22, 2024

We know of lots of beautiful skimshawned horns from that time, my gut feeling is most had plain.
Horn making was a profession like riflesmith and people loved art when they could get it
A simple horn and small D shaped bag would probably be average

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