Original Austrian M1858 Heavy Cavalry Saber & Scabbard by C. Jurmann with Replaced Handle OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT comes complete with sliding eye

comes complete with sliding eye lens cover

though there is wear and oxidation to the blade overall

original sleeve cuffs and waistband as well as lining

lens needing a good internal clean however but still usable

published in 1986

Original Austrian M1858 Heavy Cavalry Saber & Scabbard by C. Jurmann with Replaced Handle OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT comes complete with sliding eyeOriginal item: Only One Available. Just received out of a large sword collection, this is a very interesting example of the rare Austrian Model 1858 Heavy Cavalry Saber. This model is one of many incremental improvements made to the design based on input from Cuirassiers and Uhlans. It replaced the earlier model 1850, and then was itself replaced in 1861, so they were only made for 3 years. The design is relatively standard, with a heavy curved blade