Need help identifying British style Afghan cavalry sabre

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by Will M

I would think the pattern is the later 1854 when officially the folding guard was abolished. The hilt does appear "locally" made with noticeable differences.
Why is there no photo of the cartouche as it would answer the question of state. A British blade that may have been rehilted.

In looking at this again, I see what you mean Will, the hilt does look pretty 'rough'. Good note on the abolished hilt post 1854, these infantry officer M1822 were used until 1890s. Would be nice to see the cartouche.

[Will M]

The more I look at this sword, the blade appears short for a sword.
I can see there is some loss since the fuller ends near the tip.
Could this be a sword bayonet blade? I say this because of the inspection markings which you don't see on infantry sword blades unless a sergeants sword but then only one or two marks.
What is the blade length?

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by Will M

The more I look at this sword, the blade appears short for a sword.
I can see there is some loss since the fuller ends near the tip.
Could this be a sword bayonet blade? I say this because of the inspection markings which you don't see on infantry sword blades unless a sergeants sword but then only one or two marks.
What is the blade length?

I think I can add something to support that....I just found my notes on a an Enfield musket converted to Snider with a 'toughra' on the lock, and a LIONS HEAD stamp just ahead of the hammer......the toughra had the date 1874 in the reign of Sher Ali,
it is thought there was a shop near Mashin Khana called 'lions head' which used this stamp.

[Sakalord364]

Originally Posted by Will M

The more I look at this sword, the blade appears short for a sword.
I can see there is some loss since the fuller ends near the tip.
Could this be a sword bayonet blade? I say this because of the inspection markings which you don't see on infantry sword blades unless a sergeants sword but then only one or two marks.
What is the blade length?

I’m traveling currently, once I arrive home I’ll post some more pics

The blade length is approximately 73 CM