Original British East India Company 12th Irregular Cavalry Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine with Nickel Mounts and Leather Grip Wrap Rear Sight Assembly Most also will have a

Most also will have a British Proof on the blade

The barrel and other components show a lovely plum patina

80/115 volts 360-2640 cycles

including a rear tailpipe with interior spring to secure the end of the rod

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

Original British East India Company 12th Irregular Cavalry Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine with Nickel Mounts and Leather Grip Wrap Rear Sight Assembly Most also will have aOriginal 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