Northumberland was built in 1798 at DEPTFORD just East of LONDON and launched on February 2nd of that year
The grip is fitted with the correct scabbard retaining catch with knurled top square button
This has unfortunately partially worn away the original single line Colt address marking on the top of the barrel:
Action type: Side Action Locks
The Leather Chinstrap is broken
Original German WWII Army Officers Lion Head Sword by F. W. Höller of Solingen with Steel Scabbard German Uniforms Northumberland was built in 1798Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice classic Lionhead German WWII Army Officers sword, made by the well known firm of F. W. Hller, Waffenfabrik, of Solingen, Germany, complete with its original black enameled steel scabbard. The hilt on this example is the classic gilt brass alloy, not the later war plated aluminum. Unlike most we see, the original gilding is still retained over much of the hilt, particularly in the recesses of the