Powder horn quality

[cmdrstp]

Hello, All. How are you?

Who makes a quality powder horn? What should one look for when shopping?

Thank you.

Stephen

 

[ohio ramrod]

There are a lot of makers of quality horns here on the forum. I am sure you will get a lot of recommendations. I have many of the horns I make schrimshawed by Stumbling Wolf . He also makes fine horns as well as schrimschawing horns others make. :hmm: You should look for a solid waterproof fit on the plugs and no cracks. :nono:

 

[hockeyref]

How do you know it's waterproof without "testing it"?

 

[Pete Gaimari]

Light compressed air.

 

[necchi]

I'd scroll down to the "Craftsmen" section and start going through all the back pages looking at the horns guys are makeing, From beginners to olde pro's there are a bunch shown with pictures.

That said, finding a horn really has to do with what a guy want's in one. Will it be takin to the field and used hard? Will it be kept on the mantel as a show piece, or perhaps just a nice horn for the gunrange or re-enactment?

 

[jbg]

I would recommend you stay away from a guy who goes by the handle Stumblin Wolf. I and at least one other forum member paid him for horns and he never delivered them.

 

[cmdrstp]

Thank you, all.

Necchi, I will use it for hunting and range work. I would love a some of the beautiful works of art that I see when looking around on the web. Unfortunately, my budget would dictate I stay under $100 as best I can. Some of those with scrimshaw and antiqued are outstanding looking. And, no, I don't have the artistic touch to attempt. I'd end up being disappointed at my 1st grade refrigerator work.

I saw some nice looking (but, don't know quality) and moderately priced ($60's) ones on Powderhorns and More, Inc. Any one deal with their products.

A specific site, person, with good quality, and at a reasonable price would be so appreciated. I would hate ordering from a place and be disappointed that the fit, finish, and quality were waning.

Thank you.

 

[gus13]

powderhornsandmore is a good place to look the prop is a really great guy and'll work with you to get you what you want. 2 other folks I'd suggest talking to just to set you on the right path (in my opinion ) would be horner75 and hawkthrower they should be able to get you set up with someone worth buying from. :hatsoff:

 

[lonehunter]

I agree with Gus, You cant go wrong with any of those three. :v

 

[cmdrstp]

Thank you, guys!

 

[henry65]

Track of the wolf has some nice ones. and if there is a problem or you just don't like it they will take it back .they are very easy to deal with :thumbsup:

 

[Capt. Jas.]

Try the contemporary longrifle association website at longrifles.ws
They have horns in all prices. Heck you can even get an unscrimshawed Scott Sibley horn for just over a hundred bucks.

 

[ohio ramrod]

JBG, I am saddened to hear of your bad experience with Matt (Stumbling Wolf ). I have known him for over twenty years and always have found him to be honest, generous, and an excellant craftsman.I know he has had finanical difficulties and a problem obtaining horns the last two years. I hope things will be resolved favorably between him and yourself, and any others who may have had a problem.I know he has schrimshawed five horns I made for my family and I am very satisified with his work and prices. :idunno: :idunno:

 

[Dphar]

Hello, All. How are you?

Who makes a quality powder horn? What should one look for when shopping?

Thank you.

Stephen

Air tight base plug.
Look here pull down menu will take you to powder horns for sale.

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

 

[WALT53]

try october counter walt

 

[WALT53]

opps october country.thats better.look at there web. site. walt