December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
A smaller version of the artillery priming horn, this pattern of horn was that issued to regular light infantrymen by the Board of Ordnance beginning with the reestablishment of light companies in British infantry regiments in 1771-1784. It was also the horn issued to British and Provincial (Loyalist) rifle troops raised during the American War, including Ferguson’s Corps of Riflemen, Emmerick’s Chasseurs, and other corps.Cow’s horn body closed by a turned oak, butt plug with threaded, oak stopper in the shape of a handle, for replenishing gunpowder supply. The tip of the horn fitted with a conical charger formed of sheet-brass, with a cast-brass lever and steel spring. The rear suspension loop affixed to a brass reinforcing band that appears to have been added during the period, probably by the regimental armourer (the standard Ordnance issue horns had the rear loop originally screwed direct into the horn, which frequently broke off in service). 13 1/4 L overall (not incl. stopper screw) x 2 3/4 in. diameter at plug.