About Powder Horns
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- 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.
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Website - mikebeliveau.com/
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.
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.
@@waynehendrix4806 thanks Wayne
UA-cam has been known the add/subtract thumbs… maybe they want you lower on the algorithm? 🤷🏿♂️
If you like the videos hit the thumb up, if you dislike the videos hit the thumb down twice. 👍🏻😎
My Dear duelist1954
You good Sir. have 1.200 likes, and most likely will be rising.
I like many others here applaud your modesty, and respect your honesty, and bow down to your knowledge.
In which you openly pass unto us.
If you have dislikes. Those who do so, must ask themselves, personally in a most truthful manner, why?
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.
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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.
Mike you are a true American treasure. We're lucky to have you. God bless.
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.
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.
It's great when one can be entertained while learning history. Thank you!
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.
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.
Auch wenn ich nur wenig verstanden habe, sind die Bilder wirklich sehr aussagekräftig. Bin sehr beeindruckt von den schönen Hörnern und der amerikanischen Geschichte. Vielen lieben Dank 👍👍
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!
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.
You are an excellent teacher Mike. Very well done.
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.
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.
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....
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.
You’ve got a real treasure there.
Feeding the algorithm. Thanks for the informative program!
Great video. Tim and I are long time friends and he is a true craftsman. You made a good choice when getting Tim to build you a horn.
Tim has made two horns for me so far.
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!
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
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.
Glad you enjoyed it
Rich. Only video so comprehensive on UA-cam for horns.
"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.
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!
Mike, thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation on horns. Especially after reviewing the literature and dates for the early doe flintlock season today...
Love the history of these.
Just got my first one. They are way cooler than modern powder flasks!
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.
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.
Who on earth would give this a thumbs down!!!? This is history!
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.
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....
Good job, Mike. That's a very thorough look at horns.
I like Powder Horns Thumbs up for sure
Very interesting. I loved the backstories coupled with pictures of historical powder horns. Thanks !
Thanks for sharing your wisdom, this was very helpful and informative
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
This video was awesome, Thanks so much. Neat history lesson.
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.
As usual: Another very informative & very useful video presentation. Thank you Mike.
You sir have awesome knowledge of History thank you for sharing it with us all
One of your finest videos and you have made some great ones! Thanks for the time, work and efforts in creating these!
Mike a show on frontier tools of all trades from carpentry to gunsmithing
Let me think about it.
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.
I love history and your videos. 👍🏻😎
Those are some beautiful horns.
You are always right on target !
Well done again Mike! Very interesting history connected to the storage of powder.
Really interesting video and so much historic information. Thanks for sharing.
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.
Well Done, Mike! Quite interesting and in formative. Glad to see your cheek has healed.
Thank You. Interesting history and evolution of the horn.
Another superb episode
Thanks for the video.
Wonderfull video. So much knowledge in such a pleasurable presentation.
By the way, no ads on this one for me (I live in Italy).
Nice video thanks for providing the information
I think this is your most interesting video I have seen. Thanks.
Great info and history. Very enjoyable. Thanks for taking the time.
Excellent video. Fascinating, educational, cool. Thank you.
Great video! Very informative. History is a wonderful thing.
Very informative. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Great video,very informative for anew horn maker.
Love powderhorns
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
Geez, that's painful even to read.
Good job Mike. Thank you. Cheers
Very thorough. Thank you.
Thanks Mike
Excellent information. I appreciate the knowledge you bestow in your videos.
Enjoy your work greatly!
thank you
Great video. I do like making my own horn containers.
I enjoyed the history lesson. Thanks.
Love your stuff Mike!
Thanks!
Great video Mike enjoyed it tremendously keep em coming
Great information. Thanks.
Great video Mike, thank you!!
Very interesting...as usual!
Mike, were you ever a history teacher ? If not, you would have been a great one ! Thank you for another interesting presntation.
No. As an undergrad I had a double major in Economics and in history. My professors in each department wanted me to become a college professor, but I couldn’t afford to go to college full-time to get. PhD. I have been a guest lecturer many times, and I’d have enjoyed teaching, but my life took a different path.
@@duelist1954 " I have been a guest lecturer many times, and I’d have enjoyed teaching,"
It shows. Your professors had a good eye.
Another great video, thank you
excellent video mike. really enjoyed it
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent history about horns! Apricate the video!
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
Excellent, thank you for posting,
Excellent - I really learned a lot while being entertained. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very entertaining and informative video!
I'm glad you liked it.
Great information!!
I could listen to your history lectures all day! Have you considered making a second channel just for history?
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.
Very Interesting!
Thanks
Marvelous! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
impressive video
Thank you kindly Sir!
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.
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.
I love making powder horns and other items from of horn
Very good video!!
Your vertical hand eye m co opinion seems interesting 🤔. Thanks for the info
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.
Awesome
I just acquired a box containing 10 powder horns. Most are made of horn some are leather with horn trim and two are metal.
I’ve always been interested in early American life and it’s a pleasure to look at these pieces.
I’m wondering how to understand more about them, their age, style, and history. What approach would you suggest?
Contact the Honorable Society of Horners and ask then to direct your research.
I really enjoyed your video. I am in the process of working on my first horn now. Do you think that they yellowing color on the horns was something that developed with age or do you think they likely stained the horns like they did the necks? I portray a member of the Captain John Parkers militia and want to make sure my honor is as accurate to 1775 Massachusetts as possible.
Hay Mike, did you forget about the Lehigh county and York county rifle builds ????? What's up ???🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
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