Original Napoleonic French Dragoon Sword with Capture Inscription - Battle of Waterloo in 1815 Martini-Henry Rifles The conversion to percussion is

The conversion to percussion is quite standard and retains the rear part of the barrel

In the trials that led to the adoption of the Bren

Shaft Length: 47”

Excellent condition complete black silk lining with a stenciled makers name of TAKEI

went from design board to flight test in less than 12 months

Original Napoleonic French Dragoon Sword with Capture Inscription - Battle of Waterloo in 1815 Martini-Henry Rifles The conversion to percussion isOriginal Item: One Only. This is a very hard to find French brass mounted Dragoon Sword, dating from the 1st Empire of Napoleon Bonaparte. It has a curved 33 1 2" decorated blade, which is made of laminated "Damascus Steel." Bears a single "D" brass hand guard and brass wire bound leather covered grip. It measures almost 39" overall. The sword is contained in it's original brass mounted black leather scabbard with three brass fittings. The upper and