Powder Horn Question

[Harold Coleman]

Hello everyone,
I was contacted by someone who purchased what they are calling an "antique" powder horn at an estate sale.
It has a date marked on it of 1933, along with NMLRA and other decorations and I am guessing the maker or previous owners initials.
I cannot confirm the date back to 1933, as the NMLRA was "made official" in 1933 so this may not be the actual date of when it was made but more of a homage to the association.
I am attaching photos.
The person contacting me is looking to sell it, and I could use a horn so I am entertaining the idea.
Can anyone assist with this? What should I expect to pay for a horn that many or may not be "vintage".

 

[Rifleman1776]

IMHO, things like powder horns and rocks are impossible to date. Still, an interesting horn. If you like it and price is right, buy it. Otherwise, I would pass on it as a real antique.

 

[necchi]

Well it's an older horn, but has been badly damaged with a lot of scratching marks on it.
Take a look at your photo of the crossed rifles and the NMLRA letters, the trigger guard of the rifle on the left is backwards.
If you need a horn, these are available @ $20 plus any tax/shipping;
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/76/1/HORN-DAnd that would be the approximate value of the "antique" horn you've shown us,

 

[Absoroka]

The horn is pretty beat up. It looks older but callling it an antique is a guess at best. It could have been made many years after 1933, and was possibly made by a member of the association? Value is a guess and like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder (of the money).

 

[user 49399]

It has a cool primitive look to it. I wouldn’t pay more than $20 for it though.

 

[Dale Allen Raby]

Well, you can pay anywhere from ten bucks on up for a plain horn that is more or less functional. The last couple horns I bought I think I paid right around $20.00 or so. The one you have pictured has "character" I suppose, and if you want it as a decoration for your commercial hunting lodge or something, you can write off the expense, but if you just want a horn, treat this as a used POS that will work. If it belonged to Davy Crockett, then ask for verification... and be very suspicious. Many "antiques" are made in somebody's garage or basement from something they got at a rummage sale. As in all things, caveat emptor!

 

[Brokennock]

What is that tumor the front end of the string is tied to?

There are so many great horns out there at such a wide range of prices, I'd skip this. Get yourself a really nice horn well made by a reputable maker and enjoy it forever.