Powder horn (ammunition)

Powder horn (ammunition)

A powder horn was a device used to carry gunpowder, and was generally created from a cow or buffalo horn. They were most commonly used with eighteenth century muskets, but were rendered obsolete by the development of self contained cartridges. The first known creator of one was a man named Michael London, who was famed for such creations.

The use of animal horn along with nonferrous metal parts ensured that the powder would not be detonated by sparks during storage and loading. Horn was also naturally waterproof and already hollow inside.


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Powder Horn — may mean:* Powder Horn (ammunition), the device for carrying gunpowder *Powder Horn (Boy Scouts of America), the Venturing training program offered by the Boy Scouts of America * Powder Horn Mountain, the gated residential/resort community… …   Wikipedia

  • Battle of Powder River — Infobox Military Conflict conflict=Battle of the Powder River caption=Crook s column returning to Fort Fetterman. Leslie s Illustrated News , 1876. partof=the Black Hills War date=March 17, 1876 place=Montana Territory result=Tactical U.S.… …   Wikipedia

  • Tubes and primers for ammunition — Tubes and primers are used to ignite the propellant in projectile weapons. In ancient times various devices were adopted to ignite the charge. Small guns were fired by priming powder poured down the touch hole (or vent) and ignited by glowing… …   Wikipedia

  • Musket — Muskets and bayonets aboard the frigate Grand Turk. A musket is a muzzle loaded, smooth bore long gun, fired from the shoulder. Muskets were designed for use by infantry. A soldier armed with a musket had the designation musketman or musketeer.… …   Wikipedia

  • Militia Act of 1792 — The Militia Act of 1792 was a series of statutes enacted by the second United States Congress in 1792. The act provided for the organization of state militias under the command of the President of the United States. There were, in fact, two… …   Wikipedia

  • Militia Acts of 1792 — The Militia Act of 1792 was a series of statutes enacted by the second United States Congress in 1792. The act provided for the President of the United States to take command of the state militias in times of imminent invasion or insurrection.… …   Wikipedia

  • Battle of Concepción — Infobox Military Conflict conflict=Battle of Concepción caption= partof=the Texas Revolution date=October 28, 1835 place= Mission Concepción, San Antonio de Bexar result=Texian victory combatant1=Texian insurgents combatant2=Mexico… …   Wikipedia

  • John L. Burns — [ [http://www.jennie wade house.com/john burns gettysburg.htm Jennie Wade House] . There is no record of his middle name and most sources omit it entirely.] (September 5, 1794 ndash; February 7, 1872 [Appleton s, n.p. Other sources, such as the… …   Wikipedia

  • Samuel Brady — Not to be confused with Sam Brady, a pseudonym used by UK television critic Steve Regan .. This jump is still remembered as Brady s leap . [Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission] The Brady and Quigley familiesSamuel Brady was born on May… …   Wikipedia

  • Battle of the Little Bighorn — Coordinates: 45°33′54″N 107°25′44″W / 45.565°N 107.42889°W / 45.565; 107.42889 …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”