British
Many British regimental commanders opted to provide superior-quality horns for their light infantry and rifle troops than the cruder Ordnance-issue horn, 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, swelling and jamming, as found with the Ordnance horns provided with a wooden butt or cap with wooden screw for refilling with powder).
Item Date: Circa 1770-1785
Measurement: Length: 9.5”; Diameter at brass end or base: 2.5”
Material: Cow horn, brass
Item Condition: : Excellent original condition
Price: $675
SKU 233-51
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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