A powder horn ... unusual ?

fernando · 12th January 2019, 10:53 AM

Do you usually see this version, guys ?
It will be Portuguese but i have never seen one with two opposite horn ends with equal spouts. I don't think one of them is for shot as they both have the same (powder) mechanisms. One for priming and the other for load ? And how does the shooter knows which is which; i see no differentiation marks

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Better pictures when i get it back from a watchmaker friend whom i am trying to convince to reproduce one spout spring that is missing. Otherwise everything in good order.
Opinions appreciated

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Kubur · 12th January 2019, 11:34 AM

Probably for twins

fernando · 12th January 2019, 12:07 PM

But of course; how didn't i figure it out ?

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ariel · 12th January 2019, 12:37 PM

Siamese twins.

fernando · 12th January 2019, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ariel

Siamese twins.

Well, not literally! Xiphogaus yes, but not from Siam; i got it from a friend collector here in my neck of the woods.
Not so much of an inspiring joke, i admit.

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rickystl · 13th January 2019, 04:53 PM

Hi Fernando

Well, it's interesting to say the least. There was a contemporary powder horn maker here in the States that made one similar (less the metal valve spouts) and presented it to a young couple as a wedding gift. It was engraved with both names on it. Sort of a his/hers type of novelty gift. I thought it was a clever idea. LOL

I suspect your's is similar in that it was more of a styling exercise, even if fully functionable. The valves and the carrying strap do look somewhat old. And I like the color combination of the horns.

From a shooter's perspective, I can't think of a practicle use for it. But it certainly is a great conversation piece.

Rick

12th January 2019, 10:53 AM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	A powder horn ... unusual ? Do you usually see this version, guys ? It will be Portuguese but i have never seen one with two opposite horn ends with equal spouts. I don't think one of them is for shot as they both have the same (powder) mechanisms. One for priming and the other for load ? And how does the shooter knows which is which; i see no differentiation marks . Better pictures when i get it back from a watchmaker friend whom i am trying to convince to reproduce one spout spring that is missing. Otherwise everything in good order. Opinions appreciated . . Attached Images

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Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Probably for twins

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fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	But of course; how didn't i figure it out ? .

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ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Siamese twins.

13th January 2019, 04:53 PM	#6
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,621	Hi Fernando Well, it's interesting to say the least. There was a contemporary powder horn maker here in the States that made one similar (less the metal valve spouts) and presented it to a young couple as a wedding gift. It was engraved with both names on it. Sort of a his/hers type of novelty gift. I thought it was a clever idea. LOL I suspect your's is similar in that it was more of a styling exercise, even if fully functionable. The valves and the carrying strap do look somewhat old. And I like the color combination of the horns. From a shooter's perspective, I can't think of a practicle use for it. But it certainly is a great conversation piece. Rick