Original British East India Company 12th Irregular Cavalry Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine with Nickel Mounts and Leather Grip Wrap Russian Machine Guns Features decorative engraving on all

Features decorative engraving on all metal parts

The original blued finish is in good shape

which is identical to the Lebel in construction

the Navy Cross has been worn after the Medal of Honor and before all other awards

Original British East India Company 12th Irregular Cavalry Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine with Nickel Mounts and Leather Grip Wrap Russian Machine Guns Features decorative engraving on allOriginal Item: Only One Available. Featured on page 507 of David Harding's wonderful work SMALLARMS OF THE EAST INDIA COMPANY, VOLUME 2, this model was ordered by the Commanding Officer, Captain W. C. Alexander in 1851 for the Irregular Bengal Cavalry. They were supplied by the London Gun maker GARDEN, 200, PICCADILLY, LONDON, which appears on the twist steel barrel, though the marking is faint. The lock is still faintly marked with 12th BENGAL