Original British Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword marked to the 17th Regiment of Foot - circa 1750 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns In fine condition mostly of

In fine condition mostly of aluminum construction this is truly rare

The barrel and cylinder have traces of the serial numbers

don't let that citation fool you

with the typical dark patina from overall staining

Weight: 1000 Lbs

Original British Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword marked to the 17th Regiment of Foot - circa 1750 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns In fine condition mostly ofOriginal 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,