Original 18th Century British Flintlock Hunting Sword Pistol with Scabbard by J. Harris of London - Circa 1750 Spanish Artillery Although initially accepted for British

Although initially accepted for British mounted troops due to blade length and weight the contract was cancelled and the 23 trials swords sold out of service

Purchased directly from the WW2 veteran's estate LEO MAX EVANS was born October 16th

This was the first design to meet all the requirements

A scratched into the reverse

Original 18th Century British Flintlock Hunting Sword Pistol with Scabbard by J. Harris of London - Circa 1750 Spanish Artillery Although initially accepted for BritishOriginal Item. Only one available. This is a wonderful example of a mid 18th Century Flintlock Sword Pistol by J. Harris of London, complete with its ORIGINAL brass mounted Scabbard. Flintlock Sword Pistols are always scarce, but not unheard of, however one still in its original scabbard is! Made in London around 1750, such a weapon was taken while gaming hunting by the gentry to put a wounded deer or other animal out of its misery, leaving the