"Toy" horn for my son.

[Mockingbird]

So here is my first completed horn. If you have seen my other post you may know that I initially started on my first powder horn project for myself. Well....about half way through my 6 y/o son saw it and wanted to know if he could have one to go along with his toy flintlock (he is a HUGE Davy Crockett fan). I found this small horn at an antique mall for $3 and figured I would give it a shot. I kept it simple and robust, nothing fancy, as I knew the abuse it would probably go through. It measures about 6" along the curve and I did it almost completely with hand tools (power drills are nice). I also wove the strap, my first attempt at doing anything like that. While it is a toy it is made to be a working powder horn. I know it isn't very fancy but I just wanted to share. Thanks for looking.

 

[Harold1950]

I like the simplicity of it. Looks good! Most important it will survive the years with him and one day he will be telling his son's "your Grandpa made this for me" when I was your age. Good job! :thumbsup:

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

That is great! :thumbsup: Have you thought about engraving his name on it?

Next you'll be looking for the coon skin cap.

 

[omarick1948]

That's how all future muzzleloaders should start out! You have created a family Heirloom.

Way to go friend!

Rick :hatsoff:

 

[hoochiepapa]

Lucky kid!!

 

[user 922]

That's nicely done!

 

[BillinOregon]

Your son has a wonderful father.

 

[gus13]

:hatsoff: horn looks good and the story only makes it better! My 5 yr old daughter is always looking at my horns asking, "can that be mine?" What can I say to that? So I tell everyone I make a horn for that they're getting one of Abbey's horns! :haha: :haha:

 

[BrownBear]

Look forward to the day when your boy ages enough you can turn that toy into a tool. First time you fill it with black and take him shooting will be cause for a large celebration. Lotta heritage being built right there in your hands. :hatsoff:

 

[smo]

That's the best looking $3.00 horn I've ever seen . :thumbsup:

 

[MSW]

looks great!

 

[Mockingbird]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I am very much hoping that this is something he and I can do together when/as he gets older. We did a rendezvous a few months back and he had a blast. He already has the coon skin cap (as does dad :wink: ). Now I can get back to working on mine.

 

[GreyWhiskers]

Nothing wrong with that one! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Your youngster should be happy to carry it. GW

 

[nhmoose]

Nice job!! It will get used later I hope when he is old enough to hunt squirrels.

 

[Nic16]

What a cute little horn! I'm sure that will be handed down for generations. Hand made stuff is what means the most

 

[eggwelder]

my horn is very similar, antique store find about 3 bucks. had no plug in the base. was obviously a tourist item, but now a working piece.

 

[Dean2]

Nice horn. Good jog on the horn and strap for your first kick at making them.

It will make a great primer horn for when he is old enough to need a large horn and a separate powder horn. It is big enough for a good day of shooting with a .32 so he may be able to use it as a main horn and priming for a long time once he starts shooting.

 

[Grumpa]

:metoo: All of the above! A true heirloom.

ff Passed through your way many years ago. Didn't have time to visit Sam Bass' grave, but I sang his song as me and the Wife drove through the area.

 

[Rick Son]

I just found a toy horn that says Davey Crockett on it and it blows like an elk call.Found it for one dollar at second hand store..

 

[Mockingbird]

Cheif, That sounds cool. Only horn I have seen for Davy Crockett was a small one that you could put BB's in for a BB gun.
Grumpa, Yeah the cemetery isn't that far from my house. There is a guy out in Liberty Hill that bought the bank building and moved it to his property (along with a bunch of others) and it is still there.

Again, thanks to all for the kind words...now I just need to make him the youth flintlock to match right.