Original British East India Company 12th Irregular Cavalry Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine with Nickel Mounts and Leather Grip Wrap Rear Sight Assembly The barrel and other components

The barrel and other components show a lovely plum patina

This flag is made from multiple pieces of fabric

It was not until the introduction of the M-1913 Cavalry Sabre was able to fully replace the old M-1860s

rather than the traditional unconventional warfare

it is very hard to know for certain

Original British East India Company 12th Irregular Cavalry Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine with Nickel Mounts and Leather Grip Wrap Rear Sight Assembly The barrel and other componentsOriginal 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