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Will M · 31st October 2018, 04:03 AM

The blade has a Solingen makers mark of Bleckmann (bow with BM).
The blade profile resembles the British 1796 light cavalry. Later British India used very similar blades though heavier on swords circ. 1860 and later.

31st October 2018, 04:03 AM	#16
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 390	The blade has a Solingen makers mark of Bleckmann (bow with BM). The blade profile resembles the British 1796 light cavalry. Later British India used very similar blades though heavier on swords circ. 1860 and later.