Original British East India Company 12th Irregular Cavalry Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine with Nickel Mounts and Leather Grip Wrap Rear Sight Assembly the largest body of American

the largest body of American soldiers ever to serve under a single field commander

including a rear tailpipe with interior spring to secure the end of the rod

The barrel and other components show a lovely plum patina

This flag is made from multiple pieces of fabric

Most also will have a British Proof on the blade

Original British East India Company 12th Irregular Cavalry Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine with Nickel Mounts and Leather Grip Wrap Rear Sight Assembly the largest body of AmericanOriginal 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