About Powder Horns

In this video I’ll talk about powder horns.
I’ll go over the history of powder horns.
I’ll discuss the types of motifs encountered on engraved horns.
I’ll describe the major types of powder horn based on their construction
And I’ll talk about contemporary horns being made by today’s master horners.
Mike Beliveau links:
Patreon - / duelist
Website - mikebeliveau.com/

[@duelist1954]

Four thumbs down is actually a lot for me. So, if there are aspects of this video that you don't like, you can tell me. I'm always open to constructive criticism...I don't always agree with it, but I'm always open to it.

[@waynehendrix4806]

It would take a lot for me to thumbs down a video here. I always try to apply a thumbs up on a decent effort by anyone, and if I didn't especially like the content, I just move on. I hear the thumbs down can really wreak havoc on a stable channel, and by anonymous nefarious rapscallions. They should at least have to challenge the creator to a duel, or jello wrasslin. This part of the algorithm stinks. Keep putting out the content, and the rest of us will be glad to watch! Thanks, W.

[@duelist1954]

@@waynehendrix4806 thanks Wayne

[@tonyfino]

KZbin has been known the add/subtract thumbs… maybe they want you lower on the algorithm? 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@robertstallard7836]

Don't worry about it, Mike! Look at it this way - you have almost 1000 likes at the time of writing. Take any 1000 people and you'll easily find four who would do something contrary just for the sake of it, or for vindictive reasons. They could easily be vegan types who object to the use of animal products in any shape or form, or anti-gun, or there's some other political motivation behind it. It's not you and has nothing to do with you or the quality of the content, I'm sure.

[@pawadventures5544]

If you like the videos hit the thumb up, if you dislike the videos hit the thumb down twice. 👍🏻😎

[@jimvandemoter6961]

I wasn't going to watch this initially because I'm not a black powder shooter but I am a history nut. I found this to be a great look into a uniquely American piece of history. Thank you.

[@duelist1954]

I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@d.g.n9392]

Interesting videos. In 1966, my dad made me a youth size Kentucky rifle, and also a horn, both inscribed with my name. I’ve still got them. We shot lots of different muzzle loaders then. My dad made 2 Kentucky rifles and 1 pistol.

[@4ninefine199]

Wow... I am astonished at the prices of modern handcrafted horns ! $200 to $300 seems extremely cheep relative to the degree of time and skill involved.

[@28highboy]

Mike, I still have your horn that I won on your giveaway. You have said you are not a horn maker, but everyone I have shown it too has been impressed and these are knowledgeable folks. One is a Gunsmith with over 50 years in the business, a friend that lives like he is in the 18th century and a gun maker who has made over 50 black powder guns. So don't cut yourself short, I don't.

[@duelist1954]

Thanks. I'm glad you are enjoying that horn.

[@dandeyo1185]

It's great when one can be entertained while learning history. Thank you!

[@quanloidecker6163]

Being that I have a low attention span, I usually start a video and skip to another one after a few seconds or minutes. This video, however, I stayed to the end... and I found it fascinating! Very interesting, very informative.

[@jbhickok7796]

Mike you are a true American treasure. We're lucky to have you. God bless.

[@johndilday1846]

Very cool video. I inherited a set of home made powder horns from a ancestor that walked from Virginia to Illinois in 1818. They are crude but very functional, and one still has powder in it. No engraving to speak of, which your video explained. The guns they were for have long since disappeared, but the horns remain. There are also a deer hide possibles bag and a number of tools, like a flash hole pick, that came with it. My kids are not interested in these family heirlooms, so I will probably donate them to a museum someday. Thanks for sharing.

[@authormikemontie250]

You are an excellent teacher Mike. Very well done.

[@hawkenrifles]

Hi Mike. A very good recording, like all yours. I also like to carry black powder on horns. I have about 5 gunpowder horns. Two bought and others made by a friend of mine, a great marksman now deceased, from horns of Spanish cows. They were cows to pull carts and wagons, and other farm implements, and they belonged to my maternal grandfather. These Spanish cows from southern Spain were the ancestors of the Texan "longhorns". Greetings from Spain.

[@mykbecknell8186]

Thanks Mike, really insightful lesson on the history of powder horns and their lore. I've been an enthusiastic black powder shooter since the late 90's and was introduced to the sport at the Walter Cline Range in Friendship IN. As I age (mid 50's), I find myself compelled to expand my breadth of knowledge to include the history of the accoutrements that go along with it. I appreciate your attention to detail that enriches the hobby and sport for all of us.

[@wanderlustjake]

Mike, I found this video to a very good format. I found it interesting and educational. My wife even paused to watch. I think more of this type would be great. Thanks for bringing us great content.

[@jackaustin3576]

In the 1950's a friend of mine, when we were about 14, were raised in Columbus Georgia along the Chattahoochee River....We each had a hound horn and would communicate with each other from about 3 blocks away....We would know when and where to meet....When we blew them down on the river the hounds up and down the river would howl and they sounded beautiful....

[@Mainehunter2]

Hi Mike! Happy you mentioned a piece of Maine history, Lovell’s fight which is now in a town called Fryeburg, Maine. I live not far from there, lived in Maine my whole life. (I’m 32) Your videos have really helped me shoot flintlocks better, keep it up!

[@johnlea8519]

Absolutely fascinating, I have three modern made horns but mostly use one with a brass tip and measure. I don't see too many horns on my side of the pond so this video was very educational and interesting.

[@Quincy_Morris]

So hard to find good history on this era’s technology. Where as there are a million channels about swords and bows. Thanks so much!

[@turbografx16]

Feeding the algorithm. Thanks for the informative program!

[@GaryED44]

I like Powder Horns Thumbs up for sure

[@tombailey5640]

Interesting review of the history of powder horns. I inherited what I believe is a Tim Tansel horn from my grandfather. I think it's a tribute to Zachary Taylor with the federal eagle, a deer jumping a log and Taylor on a horse in military uniform with General Taylor 1849 scrimshawed. Though not signed, it's date and style makes me believe it was made by Tim Tansel.

[@duelist1954]

You’ve got a real treasure there.

[@davefellhoelter1343]

"I Knew" you are a History Geek Just Like Me! I built my 1st BP 1858 in about 76 at age 11 with History and Ca Future in my Head Way back then! Just finished replicas Charleville musket and Pistol and remade/ finished everything from Hardening frizsin, niters, BP, and oils and cleaners.

[@grayj98k13]

Id really like my own powder horn but really I need a rifle first. Some of the art on them both past and present is really beautiful and intricate.

[@Neighborhoodgo2guy]

Love powderhorns

[@thelonerider9693]

Love the history of these. Just got my first one. They are way cooler than modern powder flasks!

[@timkraft4583]

Love the information. Been shooting BP for some time now and just starting to learn about the history of powder horns. True works of art yet useful.

[@waynehendrix4806]

Mike, thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation on horns. Especially after reviewing the literature and dates for the early doe flintlock season today...

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

Everything I never knew I needed to know about powder horns. Interesting stuff. I've got 3 original plain old horns that need restoration and maybe some decoration. One day. It's on the back burner since I've not yet made any inroads into any reenacting groups and i feed my muskets from modern flasks at the range.

[@gdreilly]

Great information!!

[@DEDSEXYDEVILDOG]

Excellent video as usual Mike!

[@frankjenkins3871]

Great information. Thanks.

[@graywolf9876]

Another great video, thank you

[@Fyoutube-m2v]

Great video Mike enjoyed it tremendously keep em coming

[@saxon1376]

Another superb episode

[@P61guy61]

Excellent, thank you for posting,

[@markgoostree6334]

Horns are such cool accessories... how could you like muzzle loading and NOT like powder horns!? I found a horn in my fathers shop after he passed. I've had it seven years. I recently tasked myself to make a powder horn to go with the T. C. Hawken project rifle I had finished. Yep, that scrimshaw stuff is harder than I expected. A good horner would think a ten year old had done it. But... my wife liked it, so I'll keep it. You have some very good examples and a nice collection of horns... thanks for sharing with us. We learned stuff!

[@rogerharris8081]

Well done again Mike! Very interesting history connected to the storage of powder.

[@Blackbart5118]

Very interesting...as usual!

[@alj4940]

Great info and history. Very enjoyable. Thanks for taking the time.

[@marctric]

Really interesting video and so much historic information. Thanks for sharing.

[@fredjacobsen5025]

As usual: Another very informative & very useful video presentation. Thank you Mike.

[@ILoveMuzzleloading]

Great video Mike, thank you!!

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Excellent history about horns! Apricate the video!

[@adwarfsittingonagiantsshoulder]

Very interesting. I loved the backstories coupled with pictures of historical powder horns. Thanks !

[@robertdodge8587]

Enjoy your work greatly!

[@varieze117pj7]

Excellent video. Fascinating, educational, cool. Thank you.

[@desandbonville9254]

Great video! Very informative. History is a wonderful thing.

[@isaacbridges1892]

Very good video!!

[@jamesondancy2183]

One of your finest videos and you have made some great ones! Thanks for the time, work and efforts in creating these!

[@568843daw]

Very thorough. Thank you.

[@jamesvatter5729]

Good job, Mike. That's a very thorough look at horns.

[@MrOldclunker]

Excellent information. I appreciate the knowledge you bestow in your videos.

[@pawadventures5544]

I love history and your videos. 👍🏻😎

[@joemiller9632]

Nice video thanks for providing the information

[@cyclekid4427]

This video was awesome, Thanks so much. Neat history lesson.

[@terrysmith8714]

Good job Mike. Thank you. Cheers

[@davmatt74]

Thanks for the video.

[@koreypetersen6772]

I enjoyed the history lesson. Thanks.

[@Sam-cf9iw]

You sir have awesome knowledge of History thank you for sharing it with us all

[@mrdinme.4768]

How do THEY (YT) consider what you do as firearms anything? Since ATF does not categorize BP muzzle loaders as firearms? Its more, living history, its interesting, educational. Thank you sir

[@jimseaman2558]

Very informative. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@win1885]

Well Done, Mike! Quite interesting and in formative. Glad to see your cheek has healed.

[@ilfarmboy]

impressive video

[@brianbasic1133]

Those are some beautiful horns.

[@kswan6581]

Great video,very informative for anew horn maker.

[@georgeboatright6635]

I think this is your most interesting video I have seen. Thanks.

[@lapboard340]

Thank you kindly Sir!

[@oldschooljack3479]

Excellent video Mike. Really enjoyed it. I think the thing that fascinates me the most about powder horns is that it seems horns are made to hold powder. Keep up the good work.

[@duelist1954]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Tipi_Dan]

Rich. Only video so comprehensive on KZbin for horns.

[@MatthewMcDermott]

Thank You. Interesting history and evolution of the horn.

[@thatsthewayitgoes9]

Thanks Mike

[@44DoctorMike]

Great video. I would like to see more on the later period of the L&C era and the "Mountain Man". What did they carry? From the lone trapper to the Brigades of the NWC and HBC.

[@domarinolo6947]

Great video. I do like making my own horn containers.

[@michaelpriest6242]

Marvelous! Thank you.

[@duelist1954]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephenfields6236]

You are always right on target !

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Love your stuff Mike!

[@duelist1954]

Thanks!

[@dannyreynolds86]

excellent video mike. really enjoyed it

[@duelist1954]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@64samsky]

Very Interesting!

[@duelist1954]

Thanks

[@martinkavanagh9641]

Excellent - I really learned a lot while being entertained. Thanks for sharing.

[@duelist1954]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@justin5002]

Very entertaining and informative video!

[@duelist1954]

I'm glad you liked it.

[@graypatriot1299]

thank you

[@stevejones4409]

Thank you

[@nomadpi1]

Absolutely Educational about the Horns. I always wondered as a boy watching movies seeing actors pour powder down a gun barrel. I knew they were acting but I always wondered how anyone could know when to stop pouring.

[@CZ-BO-HUNK]

Awesome

[@M.M.83-U]

Wonderfull video. So much knowledge in such a pleasurable presentation. By the way, no ads on this one for me (I live in Italy).

[@danielmcmullen9464]

Very nice I use to make powder horns and scrimshaw them back in the 1970 and 80s in ohio, along with making knives with scrimshawed per ban ivory handled knives. I know make knives by forging them, damacaus mostly.

[@robaldridge6505]

ancestor 'some guy' Schweitzer served in war of 1812, he had a very PLAIN brown, but very nicely made powder horn, I assume it was store bought... unfortunately my ex threw it in the trash.. I was amazed by just how NICE that plain Jane horn was, plain as mud but strong and tight

[@turbografx16]

Geez, that's painful even to read.

[@knallis.hjemmelading]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom, this was very helpful and informative

[@duelist1954]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@garryrobinson8994]

Who on earth would give this a thumbs down!!!? This is history!

[@kirkmorrison6131]

I love making powder horns and other items from of horn

[@frankbarker739]

I enjoyed watching your video. I seen a nice hunting pouch that you made up for your son and it looks very familiar, I believe I made it. I do hope your son has enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed making it. Thanks once again....

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

A very nice look at powder horn and I Thank You Kindly! Great job! I’ve done quite a bit of hornsmithing over the years but only a few powder horns years back. I’m a cabinetmaker by trade and will make some horns soon, especially after your great video. I live in southern Lancaster County. I’ve been watching your videos and I’m much into muskets! There is great art and spirit in old firearms. Again, Kind Thanks and Many Blessings! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@robertderry727]

You the Man

[@daviddiffenderfer6963]

Mike a show on frontier tools of all trades from carpentry to gunsmithing

[@duelist1954]

Let me think about it.

[@shotgundrums]

Very fascinating, artistic, and educational. Thanks for the great video! 23:22, that’s because BoobTube is majority ran by a bunch of goons. Keep up the great content.

[@tomcurran1538]

Fir something completely different : I got a bargain basement horn from Amazon made in India. The interior stunk to high heaven. It took a lot of cleaning to get rid of the smell. I put a brass spout on it and it is nice for deer hunting. Kinda funny being from India as Hindus revere cattle.

[@husafel]

I picked up a horn. It has a round metal band at the base of the horn. It has a persons name and city and state carved on it. I found out the name was a man born in 1830. So I’m thinking the horn could be civil war era. Still has a leather strap with buckle too.

[@daveyhofer7926]

Your vertical hand eye m co opinion seems interesting 🤔. Thanks for the info

[@Lefteye1873]

I could listen to your history lectures all day! Have you considered making a second channel just for history?

[@duelist1954]

It would be interesting to give that a try, but I don’t think I have the time, or energy to keep up with two channels.

[@losonsrenoster]

Thanks Mike, I don't know what the thumbs down are about, maybe some don't like history? Or too cultured for some? Then I guess they should not have watched, I would like to have some of those horns.

[@wayneblair288]

We had some good craftsmen in OHIO an Pa I am on the line in Greenville Pa