Wooden powder horn?

[Gamechaser]

I have a wooden powder horn that my father gave me,and I believe it's older than him. He's 78. Anyone seen one made out of wood before?

 

[TDM]

Yes. Photos would be helpful.

 

[Gamechaser]

 

[Gamechaser]

Looks like its made of black walnut

 

[Johnny Tremain]

I would so rebuild that. My fav wood, and it needs it.
Way cool

 

[TDM]

That’s a beautiful horn! @Gamechaser is probably right about the wood. Looks much older than your Dad. It’s very nice.

 

[Gamechaser]

How in the heck would I rebuild it

 

[TDM]

How in the heck would I rebuild it

What problems does it have?

 

[Gamechaser]

hand carved?

 

[Gamechaser]

Small internal crack at the top side of the picture. Other than needing a small plug and a leather strap I think I could use it

 

[hawkeye2]

The most it should get is a careful cleaning and oil the leather and don't forget some love.

Oh, and thanks for the photos.

 

[TDM]

Small internal crack at the top side of the picture. Other than needing a small plug and a leather strap I think I could use it

I’d say hand carved. As far as the crack from what I see in the photo I would warm some beeswax and fill the crack. Then use some beeswax and oil (olive oil, canola oil, mineral oil) to massage the exterior. You could try oiling the leather unless it’s too far gone. Can’t tell from the photos, I like Neatsfoot oil for leather.

 

[Gamechaser]

Straps to far gone,

 

[TDM]

Straps to far gone,

Use them as a template to make a new strap to keep it as original as possible.

 

[oldwood]

If nothing else, use it as a pattern , make a copy of it , and use the copy. I been here 76 yrs. ,and dog gone , If I ever heard of a wood horn. Walnut horn like that one ,would look classy , with my W.V. Cheat River , walnut wood .40 cal. rifle.

 

[Cliffdweller]

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A beauty for sure and yes,don't forget to lube that leather,It'll come right back to life!

 

[Gamechaser]

I'll probably never use it. Wouldn't mind trading for roach belly or a antler handled knife!

 

[oldwood]

Uh Oh.......Question.....There are those on the forum , with rabid curiosity. Did the wooden horn come off a wooden steer????

 

[Phil Coffins]

I wonder is that meant to be a powder horn or a blowing horn? Wood isn’t as good at keeping moisture out as horn is and the cap being removable catches my eye. Also is the tip shape more of a mouth piece Or is that a cap I’m seeing?

 

[Gamechaser]

It has no plug in it,long lost probably. I believe it's a powder horn. Strange that it is wood, but these days nothing shocks me anymore. My best guess is someone did this to pass time