Original British Flintlock Saddle Ring Eliott Carbine of the 16th Light Dragoons - Circa 1773-1810 Untouched Antique Guns Spiked top mount and chained

Spiked top mount and chained chin scales

Modifications to the M16A2 were extensive

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

Constructed of high quality web with steel fittings

WWII marked belt drum and even an AA Spider Sight mounted on the barrel jacket

Original British Flintlock Saddle Ring Eliott Carbine of the 16th Light Dragoons - Circa 1773-1810 Untouched Antique Guns Spiked top mount and chainedOriginal 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