Original British Flintlock Saddle Ring Eliott Carbine of the 16th Light Dragoons - Circa 1773-1810 Untouched Antique Guns except where noted

except where noted

with a genuine leather sweatband and interior linen lining- just like the originals

the lug hole brazed on the underside of the barrel to hold the fore-end and cross pin common to MkI & II rifles were discontinued

In 1924 SEMAG failed

when the final and most effective third Hotchkiss tripod model (the Mle 1916) became adopted and widely distributed

Original British Flintlock Saddle Ring Eliott Carbine of the 16th Light Dragoons - Circa 1773-1810 Untouched Antique Guns except where notedOriginal Item: Only one available. Approved by King George III in June 1773 this 28" flintlock saddle ring carbine was named after General George Augustus Eliott commander of the 15th or "The Kings's Own Royal Light Dragoons". Originally designed with a 36" barrel and a wooden ramrod, by the Napoleonic period the carbine was shortened to a 28" barrel and had a metal ramrod. The ramrod had a habit of falling out, so during the opening stages of the