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Ferguson · 13th November 2007, 07:52 PM

Almost certainly bone. I have one or two like that with a buffalo horn buttcap. I guess the bone isn't big enough to flare out, so a horn piece is used on the end.

Nice piece. Don't think it's as old as what they say in the auction.

Steve

13th November 2007, 07:52 PM	#2
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Almost certainly bone. I have one or two like that with a buffalo horn buttcap. I guess the bone isn't big enough to flare out, so a horn piece is used on the end. Nice piece. Don't think it's as old as what they say in the auction. Steve