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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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