December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
Many regimental commanders opted to provide superior-quality horns for their light infantry and rifle troops than the Ordnance-issue horn above, such as Lieutenant Colonel John Biddulph, who purchased horns with “brass chargers and ends” for the 3rd Foot’s light company in 1772, the “end” or cap of brass fitted with a brass screw for reloading with powder, less subject to cracking, splitting or swelling, as found with the wooden butts or caps. Also popular for use by the early volunteer light infantry and rifle troops raised with threat of French invasion of Britain beginning in 1778 and through the French Revolutionary Wars. 9 ½ in. L x 2 ½ in. diameter at brass end or base.