Original Rare Nepalese P-1878 Martini-Henry Francotte Patent .577/450 Short Lever Infantry Rifle with Sling Scottish Militaria making this a very attractive

making this a very attractive dress sword

though unfortunately nonfunctional at present

and the plating intact with just a bit of verdigris and oxidation as shown

The top is marked:

/ 73 on the inside

Original Rare Nepalese P-1878 Martini-Henry Francotte Patent .577/450 Short Lever Infantry Rifle with Sling Scottish Militaria making this a very attractiveOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Kingdom of Nepal in the Himalayas, a State under British "influence" since 1816, was constantly in need of the latest Military Equipment with which to discourage their neighbors. However, as with many of the areas in the Empire,the British were reluctant to give them the latest technology. When the British adopted the Martini Henry in 1871 this was not an item Britain was ready to share. but the Nepalese found a