The length of this gun powder horn is around 11.5" long and has a diameter of about 2.5". Due to its authenticity, each horn may vary slightly in size and color.
Gunpowder horns were used by soldiers around the 18th and 19th centuries to safely hold gunpowder. Not only did the powder prove useful in the loading of their weapons, but it also provided a safe place to store the powder in rainy conditions, keeping it dry. For the military history buff, this authentic gunpowder horn would make a handsome addition to any collection.
