Original Indian 17th Century MOGUL PATA Armored Gauntlet Short Thrusting Sword German Militaria Eisenhower was moved to London

Eisenhower was moved to London to plan for the Normandy landings

Original walnut stocks are in very good solid condition with very minor dings and scratches from use and age and lots of original finish remaining

deriving from Middle High German halm (handle) and barte (battleaxe) joint to helmbarte

Fires both single & double action

These modified rifles were designated the Chassepot Model 1873 rifle and can be identified by the stampings Musket 43-77-380 and Kynoch - Gun - Factory - Aston on the barrel flats forward of the receiver

Original Indian 17th Century MOGUL PATA Armored Gauntlet Short Thrusting Sword German Militaria Eisenhower was moved to LondonOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are not only very unusual but extremely RARE. Known as a "MOGUL PATA" Swords, these date to the 17th Century starting in Northern India and were introduced by the Muslim Iranian "MOGULS", who took over most of India in the 1600s. Using original European well tempered blades, mostly dating from the 16th century and before, some blades may very well date from the times of Columbus or even earlier, to the late