Anyone have knowledge of old Powderhorns?

[Brandyn]

I have a Old Powder Horn Dated November 17 1827 with a E.B. Parmenter name i beleive. Its got scrimshaw of a sun and a crude drawing of a lady. Looks to have powder residue on it. Anyone have any idea who might have used this? and if it has any value? any help would be appreciated

Brandyn

 

[Claude Mathis]

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[Stumpkiller]

. . . with a E.B. Parmenter name i beleive. Its got scrimshaw of a sun and a crude drawing of a lady. - - Anyone have any idea who might have used this?

I would guess it might have been used by E.B. Parmenter.

:idunno:

 

[Rifleman1776]

The date on the horn does not date it as to time of origin. Hopefully, yours is original to that date, this would be exciting. But make sure it is old.
I have a horn commerating the American Revolution that is dated 1776 but I know it was built in 1974.
How about a picture?

 

[Claude Mathis]

My horn says "1757", the year of my persona.

 

[suzkat]

If it's truly an 1827 horn, then it has
value. If you can find out who E.B. Parmenter
was, then the value increases. If the work
is artful then the value increases more.
Submit photos or a link to some photos so we can take a look.
Definitely a cool thing to have. Thanks for
sharing.

 

[Fred_Dwyer]

Could it be the Capt. Parmenter of "F-Troop?" :rotf: :rotf:

 

[phoenix511]

Tough to do much without an image. You could try your county or state Historical Society, who may be able to refer you to an expert in your area.

They would need to see the horn in person, but likely could give you some indication of its date of origin, perhaps info on the name, and its value. Expect to pay something/alot for this service.

If you post some images of the horn, there are some very knowledgable "horners" on this Forum who may be able tell if it is likely an original of about that date, or a modern replica, or something else.

 

Hey, Brandyn. Jump in anytime. We know you're reading this. :grin:

 

[Brandyn]

lol brilliant! I meant a solider, a mountain man, what "type of Individual.

 

[Brandyn]

Hey fellas,

Thanks so much for your responses. I will post some pictures as soon as I make it back home. Couple things I also want to add. My family has had htis for while and im told the last part of the name is Parmenter, however its hard to read and I cant confirm it. My great grandmas maiden name was Parmenter. Also the end of the powder horn is broke off like it exploded, or busted. I swear I see tiny red dried droplets on it. Im not a expert but it looks very old.
Why would they add a date to one if it wasnt relevant to the making, life of the owner etc? As a commemorative? I'll post pics as soon as I can! Thanks so much!
Brandyn

 

[Zonie]

Brandyn
Welcome to the forum.

A lot of things can happen to all sorts of stuff over the years with old things like guns and powder horns.

For instance, someone could have put their birthday on it which to us, thinking that date was when it was made it would make it seem much older than it really is.
For instance, if E.B. Parmenter was 75 years old when he (or someone) marked the date on it and if his birthday was November 17 1827, the horn would have been made in 1902.

There's no denying that dates like this add a great deal of interest to an old gun or a horn but they might be misleading if taken at face value as the date it was made.

 

[Rifleman1776]

My great grandmas maiden name was Parmenter

That is probably your best clue as to true age of the horn. Not proof but pretty convincing. Looking forward to the pic.

 

[Brandyn]

I took several photos, but I cant seem to figure out how to upload them without a URL? They are just on my camera, not on a website. Whats the secret?

 

[Stumpkiller]

You have to use an image host, like Photobucket.

Below are instructions.
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/255033/
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/223970/

 

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