Powder horn feedback sought

[Hubertus]

I'm looking for a traditional (authentic-looking), well-made powder horn...not necessarily for/with scrimshaw. I've found what the website calls a "Cureton Powder Horn - Traditional"...here's the Link .

Your thoughts/experience with this type of horn are appreciated. Is this a decent horn manufacturer? or what are your suggestions for a well-made, nice-looking horn?

Thanks,
Hubertus

 

[sniper68]

Although they're OK, some of best are right here on the Forum. Beaverman be one of them.. :thumbsup:

 

[Gemoke]

I`ve carried a cureton powder horn for 10 or 12 years and it has served me well. I don`t think you can go wrong with one of these horns, also I`ve bought several polished horns from this company and have always had good luck with their products.

 

[Glenfilthie]

Well thanks for the link Huberis. I am going to place an order for one of those right friggin now!
:thumbsup:

That is...if they will ship to Canada...

 

[Ridge]

In my humble opionion, for a few dollar more you can do much better. I've owned those before and was never completely happy with them.

 

[Hubertus]

Thanks for the feedback so far.

Ridge-- Who/Where do you suggest?

[In my humble opionion, for a few dollar more you can do much better.]

 

[Ridge]

I always had 2 complaints with those horns;
1) The horn is thick. Thicker than I like my horn to be. They just don't have a "graceful" feel to them.

2) You can spot them for what they are a mile away. Once you start carrying yours, you'll always be able to see who else is carrying one from the same company with just a glance. That's not entirely a bad thing...horns were mass produced back in the day as well.

As to who I'd recommend, well I've always just sort of stumbled across the horns I've bought. Right now though there are 2 on the Contemporary Longrifle site for right around 100 bucks. One is a Sibley and one is a Jack Proud. Either would be an awesome horn for a few bucks more.

http://www.longrifle.ws/forsale/default.asp?age=Contemporary&orderby=&categoryID=7&curpage=1

btw...page 3 has 3 horns by Jeff Bottiger that are priced at 75 bucks each.

 

[Tsegoweleh]

Oatsayo,
I like the look of the Curitan horns, But think they are way too polished. They would be better served if one was to blade scrape the horn to a matt finish and then polish slightly to a bit smoother.

 

[ohio ramrod]

My self I have a beautiful scrimshawed horn by Dunigun from the 80's but I prefer to use either my old shotgun flask, or a horn I made myself. One of the best part of this game for me is making my own plunder, from rifle to arrows to cooking irons and every thing in between.I do have a few items made by others who were dear friends but mostly I go with what I make.

 

[flm_shooter]

One of the best part of this game for me is making my own plunder, from rifle to arrows to cooking irons and every thing in between.I do have a few items made by others who were dear friends but mostly I go with what I make.

Ditto. I bought a cheap white horn (probably TOW) and tried my hand at scrimshaw. Nobody would buy it, but that's okay, I'll never sell it. The simple act of fiddling with a basic horn made it something special. It is now a personal story.