Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Powder Priming Horn with Late 19th Century Added Knob Manufacture Type_New Made Items In 1870/71 General Alexander Gorloff

In 1870/71 General Alexander Gorloff of the Imperial Russian Embassy had visited Smith & Wesson

Arms and Arms Training by Jac Weller

making this a most attractive set and an absolute must for any DShk owner

though the chamber end is worn off:

Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Powder Priming Horn with Late 19th Century Added Knob Manufacture Type_New Made Items In 1870/71 General Alexander GorloffOriginal 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