Original British East India Company 12th Irregular Cavalry Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine with Nickel Mounts and Leather Grip Wrap Rear Sight Assembly The 25th Marines took par

The 25th Marines took par tin in the landing exercise on San Clemente Island at the beginning of January 1944 subsequently left San Diego on January 13

Most also will have a British Proof on the blade

which has been shortened for the new length

It was not until the introduction of the M-1913 Cavalry Sabre was able to fully replace the old M-1860s

The barrel and other components show a lovely plum patina

Original British East India Company 12th Irregular Cavalry Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine with Nickel Mounts and Leather Grip Wrap Rear Sight Assembly The 25th Marines took parOriginal Item: Only One Available. Featured on page 507 of David Harding's wonderful work SMALLARMS OF THE EAST INDIA COMPANY, VOLUME 2, this model was ordered by the Commanding Officer, Captain W. C. Alexander in 1851 for the Irregular Bengal Cavalry. They were supplied by the London Gun maker GARDEN, 200, PICCADILLY, LONDON, which appears on the twist steel barrel, though the marking is faint. The lock is still faintly marked with 12th BENGAL