Original British East India Company Pattern 1851 Victoria Carbine - British Proofed Japanese Flare Guns After two years of training

After two years of training the 5th ID landed in Normandy on Utah Beach

Two roller buckles are normally sewn and riveted onto the bottom but are often encountered as being removed most likely by the soldier

in October 1811 during the Peninsular War

Seems not too many give a darn about the DAY anymore

taking part in the Allied invasion of Normandy

Original British East India Company Pattern 1851 Victoria Carbine - British Proofed Japanese Flare Guns After two years of trainingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original side lock Percussion British East India Company issue cavalry carbine introduced in 1851. It features a side action lock with the EIC "Rampant Lion" logo, a plain barrel, and musket style stock and fittings. These were more substantially built than the earlier back action (Type 1) and side lock (Type 2) of the 1840s. These carbines were heavier grade with 26 inch barrels and were intended for use