Original French Model 1816 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly This is a very interesting

This is a very interesting well-researched true Confederate item from a known battle during the American Civil War

249 Squadron in Hurricane

despite the much vaunted benefits of breechloading

Has loop sleeve for cleaning rod and internal pockets for 2 magazines

The lock plate shows the tell tale plugged screw holes for the Frizzen screw and the Frizzen spring screw as well as the steel patch inserted where the powder pan had been

Original French Model 1816 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly This is a very interestingOriginal Item: Only One Available. Adopted in 1816 with the Post Emperor Napoleon Army Regulations this light cavalry saber has a very scarce "pipe back" blade, a style that was discontinued in 1822. Always a very rare and unusual model this particular piece has a very interesting history. Manufactured at the arsenal at Klingenthal and marked as such along with the date MARCH 1880 expressly as French military aid to Egypt that had gained great