Original British Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword marked to the 17th Regiment of Foot - circa 1750 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns no sling swivels

no sling swivels

In fine condition mostly of aluminum construction this is truly rare

Shipped via UPS Ground only

Weight: 1000 Lbs

The barrel and cylinder have traces of the serial numbers

Original British Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword marked to the 17th Regiment of Foot - circa 1750 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns no sling swivelsOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a very nice example of a mid 18th Century British Infantryman's "Hanger Sidearm" or Short sword. It is typical of the type used during both the French & Indian War, as well as the American Revolutionary War. The brass three bar guard is engraved 1 17, indicating that it was from the First Company of the 17th Regiment of Foot. The blade is slightly curved with a single narrow fuller down each side near the spine,