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US ARMY MODEL 1894 TRIPLE TWIST “B FLAT” BUGLE – LEGIBLY STAMPED WITH THE MAKER’S NAME AND CONTRACT NUMBER – DATED 1916 – CORRECT FOR A PUNITIVE MEXICAN EXPEDITION – WORLD WAR ONE DISPLAY:  The Model 1894 Triple Twist Bugle was introduced before the Spanish American War and continued in service through at least World War one, issued to the cavalry, field artillery, and infantry alike. 

It is believed that the Model 1894 Bugles which were manufactured after 1912 were required to be stamped with the contractors name, the specification number, and the date of the contract.  This specimen is so stamped: “H.N. WHITE; SPEC. 1152; 11-18-16; PHILA. DEPOT”.  The inclusion of the depot information indicates this bugle was accepted from the contractor at the depot and issued out from there.   

Measuring 9 ½” in length with a 3 ¾” diameter bell, these small bugles continued to be  issued during World War One, hence they came to be known in collectors’ lexicon as “Trench Bugles”.     

While showing use and age, this Model 1894 Bugle is complete with the original mouthpiece and it will still produce music. Okay…to be honest, it will make a bugle sound – I have neither the skill, talent or air to make “music”, but I guarantee it will get everyone’s attention in the house…….to include the dog.  The dog definitely “charged” when he heard the blast….tore through the house like a banshee.  So.....it works.   

As can be seen in the photographs below, the bugle has a nice even finish with only a few handling marks and slight dents.  The space between the outer twist and the bell was reinforced some time ago, likely during the period of use, with a deposit of solder, probably to strengthen and stabilize the bugle.  Overall, this bugle presents very well and while showing use, still retains its shape and function.   

This is a very nice example of a Model 1894 Bugle produced before World War One, and one which will display well with any grouping from the Punitive Mexican Expedition through World War One.  (0905)  $250

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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