SOLD Four Banded Horn

[Ames]

Up for sale is a beautiful four banded horn. 17 1/2" overall on the outside curve. The tip is turned white tail antler with a hardwood stopper. It is firmly attached to the horn with screw threads. The threads are cut into both the horn and the antler. The four bands have been pinned in place with birch pins. Large base is American walnut seated in bees wax and also pinned into place. Sealed with Permalyn gun stock finish before adding an antiqued finial and split ring.
This horn should hold a days powder nice and dry. $160 shipped USA. None of the guns, cans, tins, antlers or dogs in my photos are included.
If you need a strap, the B&W strap with leather ends and ties can be added to the box for cost(+35.00).
PayPal will get it out next day. P.M. me for an email address. Personal checks, money orders okay. They just take a little longer for funds to clear.
Treat yourself this holiday season to a brand new horn! Thank you.

 

[Blaze]

Ames, that's a beautiful horn! Can you tell me the significance of the bands or number of bands on a powder horn?
BTW...I really like that BT Skinner I see hiding in the background!

 

[BigAl52]

Darn I was hoping the gun would come with it. Then it really would be a Christmas treat. Another awesome horn Ames

 

[Bob McBride]

Ames, that's a beautiful horn! Can you tell me the significance of the bands or number of bands on a powder horn?
BTW...I really like that BT Skinner I see hiding in the background!

It’s a southern Southern style horn. Popular in NC in the period and elsewhere along the road. Too expensive for the mountains. I never heard of any significance in the number of bands outside of more bands=a more costly horn, but could be. I love them. Cool horn. Is the screw tip antler?

 

[Blaze]

Thank you for the info., I knew the banded horn was a southern style, but wondered about the bands. Yes they are beautiful powder horns. You just don't see them up here in the north very often.

 

[Crawfish]

Beautiful job! Very very nice! I did not know they were Southern Horns.

 

[Ames]

Thanks, guys. Commonly referred to as Southern banded horns. It IS a screw tip made from 2 pieces of antler. I prefer to thread them in place rather than taper the horn, taper the hole, and pin them on. Too much trial and error getting a taper weather tight.
The threads can be lubed with bag balm, mink oil, or any good patch lube. My preference is dry bar of soap scraped across the threads. The reality of it is there is no real need to ever unthread it.....unless you are just showing it off on the firing line.

 

[Spikebuck]

I love Southern Banded Horns, but they always seem to be so large and I like a smaller horn. Is there any specific reason for the long length...something historical? It seems they mostly tend to run 15" or more. Been keeping my eye open for one in the 11" range (not including the plug).

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Man that is a beauty.

 

[Ames]

Been keeping my eye open for one in the 11" range (not including the plug).

PM incoming!

 

[toot]

NICE!!

 

[olskool]

i have 3 of his horns, you will not be sorry if you buy it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[zerosprk]

PM sent.

 

[Ames]

Sold pending funds.

 

[Ames]

SOLD. Thank you.