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How much powder does a powder horn hold?

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How much powder does a powder horn hold?
Although sizes varied, most powder horns held around 32 ounces of powder. Powder horns were popular because they were lightweight and easy to carry. Also, the horn helped to keep gunpowder dry. Shop a selection of antique powder horns on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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English Renaissance Style Powder Horn
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style (18th Cent) animal horn and brass powder horn
Category

Antique 18th Century British Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

English Renaissance Style Powder Horn
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style (18th Cent) animal horn and brass powder horn
Category

Antique 18th Century British Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

Collection of Three 19Thc Powder Horns -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of hand carved & hand crafted antler powder horns on leather stands.These horns
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects

Materials

Antler

Collection of Three 19Thc Powder Horns -3
$1,340 Sale Price / set
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19th Century Antique Powder Horn with Scrimshaw
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 19th century antique powder horn with scrimshaw, circa 1872. The horn is inscribed "Charles
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

19Thc Hand Made Gun Powder Horn on Leather Strap
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing cow horn 19thc gun powder horn on a leather strap is quite large and unusual.Fine
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Japanese Lacquer Powder Horn Form of Turtle Shell, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A Unique and lovely lacquer powder horn in the form of a turtle shell from 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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