Original 19th Century Malaysian Silver Mounted Klewang Sword with Embossed Silver Covered Scabbard Category_Snider Rifle Accessories All of America's military services

All of America's military services began a rapid expansion

it was used by some forces well into the 1970s

but it was more like a agreement on utilitarian garments

Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel:  V over a P over an eagle's head

The forward part of the trigger bow was provided with an enlargement which was drilled to receive the sling swivel rivet

Original 19th Century Malaysian Silver Mounted Klewang Sword with Embossed Silver Covered Scabbard Category_Snider Rifle Accessories All of America's military servicesOriginal Item: Only One Available. Dating from the 19th century, this is a most unusual Dutch Colonial native Klewang Sword, dating from the early 1800s. These originate from the Dutch and British East Indies, now known as Indonesia, Malaysia, and various other island countries. The sword is 21 1 2 inches in overall length, and mounted with an 15 1 2 inch slim steel blade. The blade is made from high nickel content iron, often found in meteorite iron,