Original Indian 17th Century Mughal Pata 35 1/2" Blade Armored Gauntlet Sword with Intact Lining MP 40 Maker WILLIAM BIRKELL is marked

Maker WILLIAM BIRKELL is marked on the lock

the later bolt with the extractor with pin and the receiver has also been altered for the extractor pin

though the gilt finish has mostly worn away

The shape of the weapon is similar to the ancient Greek Xiphos

semi-automatic 8 round M1 Garand

Original Indian 17th Century Mughal Pata 35 1/2" Blade Armored Gauntlet Sword with Intact Lining MP 40 Maker WILLIAM BIRKELL is markedOriginal Item. Only One Available. These are not only very unusual but also extremely RARE. Known as a Mughal Empire Era "PATA" Sword, these usually date to the 17th Century. They were introduced first in Northern India by the Muslim Iranian "Mughals," who took over most of India in the 1600s. Using original European well tempered blades mostly dating from the 16th century and prior, some blades may very well date from the times of Columbus or even