1788 light cavalry sabre

[Ken Maddock]

Hi
I picked up a 1788 light cavalry sabre, complete in its scabbard, re painted scabbard but complete
Blade has some pitting but a nice sword to get in any shape and I am happy to have it. These do not come up too often in Ireland and I understand they are reasonably valuable

There is no makers name on the sword
The grip is an obvious replacement but it is done a long time ago the peening is quiet old and looks to be of some age and the leather is rock solid
The guard wobbles a bit as per normal on this age sword
I have in the past done some work on 1796 LC with replacing grips, I am reasonable adept at fashioning replacement grips and fitting in without disassembling the sword.
I have included an example of my work on a 1796 LC, would anyone care to comment if I should fashion better replacement or leave well enough alone
Regards to all
Ken