Historic Relics
Pattern 1759 British Light Dragoon Pistol
This pistol saw action in the War of 1812. The pistol is regimentally marked to the 19th Light Dragoons B Troop rack 36. They were originally organized as the 23rd Regiment of Light Dragoons in 1781 and were renumbered the 19th Regiment of Light Dragoons in 1786. They saw much action in North American during the War of 1812 mostly on the Canadian border and upstate New York. They recaptured Ft. George , destroyed the cities of Black Rock and Buffalo, Fought at the Battles of Chippawa, Lundy's Lane, Malcolm's Mills, Siege of Ft. Erie and the 'Battle of Plattsburgh'.
The pistol is in pretty good condition for having served in a major war. The stock has two minor cracks in the butt stock from having been used as a club. These are minor and don't detract from the pistols appearance. The stock itself has a beautiful glass like patina from years of linseed oil and hand rubbing. The 9" barrel has had the touch hole rebushed but is still in it's original flintlock configuration. I can only make out remnants of the original proof marks on the top of the barrel. The lock is marked Tower and has a Crown over GR with a broad arrow. The action is crisp and tight. A really Historic Pistol.
Private collection.
The pistol is in pretty good condition for having served in a major war. The stock has two minor cracks in the butt stock from having been used as a club. These are minor and don't detract from the pistols appearance. The stock itself has a beautiful glass like patina from years of linseed oil and hand rubbing. The 9" barrel has had the touch hole rebushed but is still in it's original flintlock configuration. I can only make out remnants of the original proof marks on the top of the barrel. The lock is marked Tower and has a Crown over GR with a broad arrow. The action is crisp and tight. A really Historic Pistol.
Private collection.
19th Light Dragoons Baker Rifle X.72.3.1
19th Light Dragoons Baker RifleParks Canada: X.72.3.1
This artefact is a cavalry version of the British infantry rifle developed by gunsmith Ezekiel Baker in 1800. The rifle has a steel ram rod, flintlock and 20-inch (50.8 cm) barrel of .69-inch (17.52 mm) calibre. The stock is of wood and the fittings (trigger guard, butt-plate, butt trap and ram rod pipes) are made of brass. The ram rod is attached to the rifle by means of a swivel, which can be seen just below the muzzle. This innovation was a great convenience to a cavalryman on horseback as it meant he did not have to dismount to retrieve the ram rod if he lost his grip on it. “XIXLD” is engraved on the butt plate, indicating ownership by the 19th Light Dragoons.
The 19th Light Dragoons were the only British regular cavalry regiment to serve in Upper Canada during the War of 1812. William Hamilton Merritt, of the Provincial Light Dragoons, gives an account of a trooper of the 19th shooting a fleeing traitor, at night, across a farmer’s field in Louth Township in Niagara. This amazing shot was probably achieved with a Baker Rifle. There has long been controversy amongst historians as to whether or not this famous weapon saw service in Canada during the War of 1812.
Can be found at Fort George National Historic Site, visit the Parks Canada Website.
This artefact is a cavalry version of the British infantry rifle developed by gunsmith Ezekiel Baker in 1800. The rifle has a steel ram rod, flintlock and 20-inch (50.8 cm) barrel of .69-inch (17.52 mm) calibre. The stock is of wood and the fittings (trigger guard, butt-plate, butt trap and ram rod pipes) are made of brass. The ram rod is attached to the rifle by means of a swivel, which can be seen just below the muzzle. This innovation was a great convenience to a cavalryman on horseback as it meant he did not have to dismount to retrieve the ram rod if he lost his grip on it. “XIXLD” is engraved on the butt plate, indicating ownership by the 19th Light Dragoons.
The 19th Light Dragoons were the only British regular cavalry regiment to serve in Upper Canada during the War of 1812. William Hamilton Merritt, of the Provincial Light Dragoons, gives an account of a trooper of the 19th shooting a fleeing traitor, at night, across a farmer’s field in Louth Township in Niagara. This amazing shot was probably achieved with a Baker Rifle. There has long been controversy amongst historians as to whether or not this famous weapon saw service in Canada during the War of 1812.
Can be found at Fort George National Historic Site, visit the Parks Canada Website.
19th Light Dragoons Button
This 19th Light Dragoons button has a raised fine line circle around a centered “19” with a crown on top.
A squadron was stationed on the Niagara Frontier and took part in the capture of Black Rock and Buffalo. They also participated in the Battles of Chippawa and Lundy`s Lane as well as the Fort George Blockade and the Plattsburgh campaign. The 19th Light Dragoon`s commanding officer from May 1813 to February 1815 was John Bruce Richard O’Neill.
Resides in the Niagra Falls History Museum.
A squadron was stationed on the Niagara Frontier and took part in the capture of Black Rock and Buffalo. They also participated in the Battles of Chippawa and Lundy`s Lane as well as the Fort George Blockade and the Plattsburgh campaign. The 19th Light Dragoon`s commanding officer from May 1813 to February 1815 was John Bruce Richard O’Neill.
Resides in the Niagra Falls History Museum.
1803 Battle of Assaye Bronze Metal Plaque Framed
1803 Battle of Assaye Bronze Metal Plaque Framed 8 1/2" x 6 1/2"
Rare 1803 Battle of Assaye Bronze Metal Plaque Framed.
This was purchased from an estate sale and is framed professionally.
Condition is near perfect. Size 6 1/2"" Tall x 8 1/2"" Wide.
This plaque was issued to celebrate the Battle of Assaye 1803.
The Battle of Assaye was a major battle of the Second Anglo-Maratha
War fought between the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company.
Weight: 2 lbs*
Rare 1803 Battle of Assaye Bronze Metal Plaque Framed.
This was purchased from an estate sale and is framed professionally.
Condition is near perfect. Size 6 1/2"" Tall x 8 1/2"" Wide.
This plaque was issued to celebrate the Battle of Assaye 1803.
The Battle of Assaye was a major battle of the Second Anglo-Maratha
War fought between the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company.
Weight: 2 lbs*
Light Horse Drill Manuel
While not a 19th Dragoon relic, It is the go to book for cavalry drill of the time period. This particular book dates to the Revolutionary War from the Pennsylvania area. It was also used by the Amity Pennsylvania Cavalry in the Civil war.
The book is now well over 200 years old and is in good condition. It is part of 3rd Squadrons collection and can be seen upon request.
The book is now well over 200 years old and is in good condition. It is part of 3rd Squadrons collection and can be seen upon request.
Paget Carbine
This Carbine was found by an amateur SCUBA diver in the Isle aux Noix area.
19th Light Dragoons officers portrait
Portrait sent to auction.