Question on earliest use of powder horn

Eric Slyter · 15th April 2014, 11:36 AM

Hi Matchlock

Yes, the one you posted from 1483 is the one I was referring to.

I did read through the other threads but didn't find what I was looking for. My interest is the late 1300s, which I realize is earlier than reliable information provides for.

Matchlock · 15th April 2014, 06:25 PM

Absolutely, Eric,

The oldest datable sources of period artwork depicting powder horns - or, generally speaking, any kind of receptacles for keeping gun powder - are as 'young' as the 1480's (by Diebold Schilling, see my post above).
This is why I set up the thesis that the sidebags worn by everybody up to ca. 1600 served as the first 'receptacles' for powder and ball as well before horns entered the scene:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=powder+ball

In the 'Maximilian' period, around 1500, they were called 'pulvertaschen' (powder bags).

Best,
Michael

15th April 2014, 06:25 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Absolutely, Eric, The oldest datable sources of period artwork depicting powder horns - or, generally speaking, any kind of receptacles for keeping gun powder - are as 'young' as the 1480's (by Diebold Schilling, see my post above). This is why I set up the thesis that the sidebags worn by everybody up to ca. 1600 served as the first 'receptacles' for powder and ball as well before horns entered the scene: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=powder+ball In the 'Maximilian' period, around 1500, they were called 'pulvertaschen' (powder bags). Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 15th April 2014 at 07:20 PM.

15th April 2014, 11:36 AM	#1
Eric Slyter Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 8	Hi Matchlock Yes, the one you posted from 1483 is the one I was referring to. I did read through the other threads but didn't find what I was looking for. My interest is the late 1300s, which I realize is earlier than reliable information provides for.