Original 17th Century Indian Maratha Empire Firangi Execution Sword with Heavy Forward Curved Blade Antique Handguns prior to the opening of

prior to the opening of Colt's Pall Mall facility

this “Aden” one is reported to be quilted and the chin strap passes through the helmet and goes over the crown

One revolution of the Type A-8 hand was equivalent to ten seconds

This regiment was based  in the City of Frankfurt am Main

The stock and handguard are in very condition

Original 17th Century Indian Maratha Empire Firangi Execution Sword with Heavy Forward Curved Blade Antique Handguns prior to the opening ofOriginal Item: One Only. I. M. A. has acquired a very small Collection of 17th century Firangi Swords used by the famed Maratha tribes of India. The first Maratha Emperor crowned in 1674 was CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI who unified most of Central India under his Mogul rule, and was adamantly opposed to any connections with the outside world. In spite of this, the Portuguese were able to establish a small foot hold in Goa on the Western Coast of India. They