Original 19th & 20th Century Lot of 5 European Swords without Scabbards - Various Countries Schwarzlose MG The 1 43 indicates January

The 1 43 indicates January

The basket guard is marked with the standard Victorian era Rifle Volunteers insignia

made of blued steel

India at the time was under the authority of the Honorable East India Company and these percussion rifles were used to great effect in Britain's expanding Colonial empire

For troops operating in winter climates

Original 19th & 20th Century Lot of 5 European Swords without Scabbards - Various Countries Schwarzlose MG The 1 43 indicates JanuaryOriginal Item: One Set of 5 Available. We just received these out of an old collection, untouched for years. As with any collection, there were some items that stood out, and others that were purchased as "projects", either due to condition, or because they were in want of a scabbard. All of these are original items, in varying condition, all offered without their original correct scabbards. They are offered as is, and many are still coated in the