Original British Flintlock Saddle Ring Eliott Carbine of the 16th Light Dragoons - Circa 1773-1810 U.S. Badges - Maker's code with size

- Maker's code with size marking "64" stamped on the interior of the shell found over the wearer's left ear

Typically they have a large knob at one end and can be used for throwing at animals in hunting or for clubbing an enemy's head

which is riveted in place

but still eminently serviceable and displayable

Original British Flintlock Saddle Ring Eliott Carbine of the 16th Light Dragoons - Circa 1773-1810 U.S. Badges - Maker's code with sizeOriginal 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