Original 1849 Battle of Gujrat Sikh Cavalry Sword colts Combat experience in the Manchurian

Combat experience in the Manchurian Incident of 1931 and subsequent actions in Manchuria and northern China reaffirmed the Japanese army of the utility of machine guns to provide covering fire for advancing infantry

Sliding parts drawers and sheet metal frame all move freely and fine

Many of us old boys remember the "original" sergeant Bilko from the days of President Eisenhower

A possibly unique specimen of what must have been an exceedingly rare production

Offered in amazing condition having been in one family for 150 years afterwards transferred to a private collection for the past 50 years

Original 1849 Battle of Gujrat Sikh Cavalry Sword colts Combat experience in the ManchurianOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Sikh cavalry sword dates to the Sikh Empire from the 1835 1850 period. Modeled after the British swords of the day, it has a brass four bar hand guard supporting the Sikh coat of arms and features brass mounts with a brass wire bound wood grip. The blade is curved and measures 30. The sword measures 35" in overall length and is substantially made with a 1. 75 blade width. It bears an old armorer's stamp and