Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Powder Priming Horn with Late 19th Century Added Knob Japanese Flags Buttons were replaced with zippers

Buttons were replaced with zippers

the Acting Chief of Staff

- Indian Wars U

but two styles pictured

The bolo shows signs of very little use

Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Powder Priming Horn with Late 19th Century Added Knob Japanese Flags Buttons were replaced with zippersOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a large Cow Horn Powder Flask, measuring 14 inches in overall length. While possibly intended for a musket or other small arms, this size would sometimes be used for cannon priming. The end of the horn is fitted with a later added knob which unscrews, marked with E. C. Atkins & Co. of Indianapolis, Indiana, with an 1887 patent date. This was obviously added later, likely by a family member to whom it was passed