Original Italian Early Modelo 1871 Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Solingen Based German Maker Alexander Coppel Beretta The "pancake flipper" frog for

The "pancake flipper" frog for the M-6 sheath is still in original configuration and has not been cut down like other examples we have seen

There is a small 'safety" that holds the hammer in place to allow the cylinder to be removed

Under the plastic it is marked with size 57

This is most likely the original regimental marking on this gun

This is almost certainly a British soldier's "bring back"

Original Italian Early Modelo 1871 Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Solingen Based German Maker Alexander Coppel Beretta The "pancake flipper" frog forOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a first for us here at IMA! This is a beautiful, German made Italian Modelo 1871 Cavalry Saber by Alexander Coppel. This example has a straight pipe back blade, although many had curved sabre blades, and was made by Alexander Coppel, in Solingen. Its from the late 19th century, most likely the later 1870s to early 18880s. These swords were also seen having been utilized during WWI but exhibited a blued