Original British East India Company Officer Sword Circa 1830 French Edged Weapons Ostensibly this is because of

Ostensibly this is because of its external hammer but contemporary designs and indeed earlier Steyr designs also used an external hammer

If you are looking for a near mint example to hang on the wall

Really Impressive

000 each and have them fielded by 2012

Also shows a clear COLTS PATENT stamping on the left side

Original British East India Company Officer Sword Circa 1830 French Edged Weapons Ostensibly this is because ofOriginal Item: One Available. A very rare and unusual sword featuring a 32 1 2" slightly curved blade and 38" in overall length. Very nice gilt brass lion head guard and pommel incorporating a silver East India Company badge with rampant lion inlaid into the guard. Left side of guard has folding forward section to allow sword to be worn flat against left hip. Ray skin grip, somewhat worn but still secured by the original brass and copper braid wire.