Original Prussian M1849 Garde Husar Sabre by Schnitzler & Kirschbaum - Dated 1850 Category_Receiver Top Cover 4mm Vetterli centrefire cartridge

4mm Vetterli centrefire cartridge

On the top of the beret is a small black knot

MG 42 roller-locked system

In 1840 the HEIC began producing the world's very first massed produced percussion muskets one of which later became known as the EIC Model "F"

so as not to show rank and be a juicy target for German sharp shooters

Original Prussian M1849 Garde Husar Sabre by Schnitzler & Kirschbaum - Dated 1850 Category_Receiver Top Cover 4mm Vetterli centrefire cartridgeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a most interesting rare sword. Mid 19th Century the Prussian Cavalry was still equipped with the so called "Blucher sabre" P1811. It had a simple stirrup hilt, which offered little protection for the hand, when used in combat. Some attempts were made to improve it by screwing on some bars, but it did not work. After a battle in July 1848 with Danish Dragoons a Prussian trooper complained in a letter about his