Original authentic period correct powder horns

[Juggernaut]

I was at my father in laws house today repairing a gunstock in his wood shop and we started talking about history, guns and such. Well he told me to come look at a few things that might interest me. He open an old wood chest and started removing various objects as he was digging to the bottom. Then to my amazement showed me a powder flask made of a gord. With a wood peg to seal it wrapped in pillow tickling!!! He opened it and poured a few grains of real black powder out. (By the way I tested it, and still ignited). Well for those who want to see a period correct powder horn I held one that is actually period correct. From what he told me, it was from around the late 1700’s to the mid 1820’s. Then we dug further into the chest and retrieved another powder flask made of a horn. Yes by now my mouth was watering and knees were weak. For you guys that want to make your self’s an authentic powder container from 1700 to 1820’s I will post some pictures. Also has we inventory the rest of this historic gold mine I will keep you all apprised of my findings. All these items were his Great Great grand and Great Grandfather’s who were both Confederate civil veterans.

Juggernaut

 

[50cal.cliff]

Pictures got to have pictures, mouth is dry eyes bleary, (think pic's might cure me though)! :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :blah: :rotf: :blah:

 

[Juggernaut]

Pictures got to have pictures, mouth is dry eyes bleary, (think pic's might cure me though)! :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :blah: :rotf: :blah:

Agreed I like to have passed out. Going back out there in a few days to complete the stock repair I will take the camera.

Juggernaut

 

[sjb1958]

Pictures got to have pictures, mouth is dry eyes bleary, (think pic's might cure me though)! :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :blah: :rotf: :blah:

Wife just splased water on me to wake me MUST HAVE PICS PLEASE :bow: :bow: :bow: :v

 

[AeroncaTAL]

WOW! That is a fantastic find. I can't wait to see the pics of these gems..
Scott

 

[Wes/Tex]

Those gourd canteens and powder containers were popular in Mexico and Texas during the 1820-1830 era, perhaps later. Originals are indeed rare. Gords don't stand up to many drops! :haha:

 

[Juggernaut]

As soon as I get back there taking camera for pics. Should be by the end of the week.

Juggernaut

 

[50cal.cliff]

Man you sure know how to hurt a guy! :shake:
You be sure to holler loud when you get those pics. Or better yet what time you want me to meet you so we can go look together!! :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: We will just let the rest of them wait on pics!:thumbsup: :rotf: :rotf:

 

[Bullmoose]

I saw a super find also with an old gord, The old fellow said it was a 1840-60s powder gord, and yep it was here in Texas. My mouth watered with envy wanting that old relic.

 

[flintlockmdj]

The historical society in the town where I grew up has three or four old single barrell shotguns and a C. Gumph percussion longrifle, as well as two small 2" to 3" diameter gords one with powder and one with shot. The curator of the H.S. museam swears that all this stuff was used in the WAH :bow: (only corect way to pronounce war if you are talking about The War of Northern Agression). This town is on the rout that Sherman took through Georgia and both wings of his army combined on the town square. In this area there is no history before the WAH :bow: and very little after. :rotf: :yakyak: :yakyak:

 

[Juggernaut]

If all goes well headed to take some picture of those powder flasks this weekend. if so I will tay and post asap.

Juggernaut

 

[Juggernaut]

Ok have pics, Now if I can figure out Photobucket I will get these posted.

Juggernaut

 

[hhughh]

Well????????????????????????

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