December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
A Rifleman’s Horn with a “scoop” or “Irish stopper”, as issued to the Percy Tenantry Volunteers, 1798. Similar to the horn above, the spring-charger of the tip end of the horn is replaced with a stopper that also served as a powder-measure, allowing the rifleman to measure the exact grain load of powder for each round when firing with loose ball and powder. This horn was issued to one of three companies formed by Lord Percy that were initially armed with imported Prussian rifled muskets when first formed to oppose anticipated French invasion in 1798 and its large size reflects the powder capacity needed for a musket-bore rifle. 16 ¾ in L overall x 2 7/8 in. diameter at brass base. The brass base of the horn is engraved with the regimental device, being a ducal coronet over a crescent, while the stopper is engraved with the company letter and issue number: ‘H / 14’.