December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
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Ordnance-Issue “Magazine Horn” for Rifle Troops, Type I, 1800-1815. Furnished by the government to all regular rifle troops armed with the Baker Rifle, this large horn carried enough powder for 40-60 rounds, each rifleman also being supplied with a ball bag furnished with the equivalent quantity of lead ball. Firing with loose powder and ball was generally reserved for measured, long-distance firing, the riflemen loading in close or fast action with fixed paper cartridges from their pouches, which carried 30-40 rounds, depending on pattern. Note that lack of a threaded stopper in the butt, the powder supply being replenished by unscrewing the spring-charger at the tip. 15 1/2 inches long by 2 3/4 diameter at butt.