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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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Revolutionary War Powder Horn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Powder Horn Engraving by Charles Goodrich 1776 Powder horns stand among the rarest and most
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Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Horn

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
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects

Materials

Antler

Collection of Three 19Thc Powder Horns -3
$1,340 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

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

LARGE GUNNER'S POWDER HORN Naval - French, late 18th century.
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Original Large French Gunner's Powder Horn, Naval - French, late 18th century. Of large size used
Category

Antique 19th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Horn, Wood

Japanese Powder Horn with Inlay in Mother of Pearl, 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fantastic Japanese powder horn. The horn has inlay of mother of pearl in the shape of a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Horn

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