Original Austrian-Hungarian 18th Century Magnate Saber Magnatensäbel or Díszszablya with Elaborately Gilded Figural Hilt and Scabbard colts part of the 8th Armored

part of the 8th Armored Division

The two part wood stock is walnut and the 12 bore barrels measure 32"

landing strips

though it does show wear and oxidation

which utilizes the high-low propulsion system to keep recoil forces low

Original Austrian-Hungarian 18th Century Magnate Saber Magnatensäbel or Díszszablya with Elaborately Gilded Figural Hilt and Scabbard colts part of the 8th ArmoredOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is an extraordinary and exceptionally ornate 18th century Magnate Saber, known in German as a Magnatensbel and in Hungarian as a dszszablya. Featuring a dramatically curved blade, an extensively gilded figural hilt, colorful painted decoration, and the remains of its original velvet covered wooden scabbard with elaborate gilt mounts, this is one of the most visually impressive aristocratic sabers we have encountered.