I have this old horn?

[kary krahel]

I have an old horn (powder horn?) that I got in trade awhile back. I would like any information about this style. It looks like it may be European or Middle Eastern in origin. Any ideas?

 

[DNICK]

I dont have a clue about your horn but it sure looks interesting

 

[Stophel]

Don't know, but I'm thinkin' North African. Probably goes with one of the Bedouin miquelet guns.

 

[Uncle Grizz]

Hello,

I got a book about powder horns.
According to what I see on the photo and what it is explained,lot of brass and/or copper,large fastening clip (the ones of the photo have the same shape) I confirm this powder horn is typical in its general shape and details and certainly coming from North Africa.

 

[kary krahel]

Looks like I may need to get a different powderhorn... that is unless I come up with a new personna. Maybe an early eighteenth century Algerian Camel trader?

 

[tg]

That might work, but if I recall there was a massive drop in the Algerian Camel populations at that time in history which might detract from the credibility of the persona :shocked2:

 

[kary krahel]

TG, I think that was after the camel population was depleted to supply the hide market, seems everyone had to have a camel skin turban.

 

[tg]

Yes, that in the east and the use of silk in the west, put the Beaver out of fashion.

 

[omarick1948]

Clarence, I believe that it IS a Camel Gun Powder Horn. A few years ago, alot of service men were bringing them back from North Africa. I see them POP-UP at Gun Shows now and then.

Rick

 

[laney1566]

I wonder if they used camel spit to lube their patches :grin:

 

[Uncle Grizz]

in response to leadpot==>"I wonder if they used camel spit to lube their patches"

As there isn't any moose over there sure they use camel milk...