Original French Model 1816 Restoration Pattern Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - dated July 1820 Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia There are some small chips

There are some small chips and dents as expected on a rifle this age

as is the original cleaning rod

303 British and then upgraded the manufactured strength by heat treatment of the receiver and bolt to fire 7

The barrel is about 18" in length

in Glenmoore

Original French Model 1816 Restoration Pattern Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - dated July 1820 Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia There are some small chipsOriginal Item: Only One Available. First issued after the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1815, this rare model of sword was the "Restoration Pattern" for King Louis XVII. These were interestingly issued with a 36 inch long Prussian style "Pipe Back" blade, as opposed to the standard fullered types usually used by France. This style of blade was not well received at all, proving to be quite unpopular. It was replaced relatively quickly by the model