In good condition, a Woolley British 1796P Light Cavalry Trooper’s Sabre & Scabbard
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There maybe appears to be a crown inspection (view) mark on the blade but, if so, it is damaged / feint. The maker’s mark “Woolley” (of Birmingham) to the blade’s spine is still clear though. There are several nicks to the cutting edge of the blade which appear period. This is a Napoleonic era sword but did it see action in the Napoleonic Wars (Peninsular, 100 Days / Waterloo)? Possibly, but there are no regimental markings that we can see, which most likely means it was a private or regimental (not state / war department) purchase if the perceived inspection / view is just a trick of the patina / wear, or that the hilt was replaced. There are vice marks to the blade so it or the hilt was likely replaced but it was done a very very long time ago, probably during the Napoleonic era, as can be seem from the aged tang pommel end, and which would explain the lack of regimental markings to the hilt / guard (if the hilt / guard was damaged in battle and then replaced, then put into stores devoid of any hilt markings).
The 32 1/4 inch blade is in good but aged (patina patches) condition, save for the vice marks and nicks, plus firm in the hilt. The steel stirrup guard is good, with patina and some light pitting, particularly to the back piece. The original leather covered bulbous ribbed grip has some patchy losses and wear / age, but is sound to good. The steel scabbard with much patina and wear is nonetheless quite good (good for its age). The sabre sheathes and draws well enough if a tad loosely.
An iconic 1796P light cavalry trooper’s sword with some history for just £925. Please quote item reference AI66. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 2121 103 x 17 x 17 (3.303).
