Original Austrian Austro-Prussian War Era Model 1861 Infantry Officer’s Saber by F. Hörster of Solingen with Scabbard & Sword Knot Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly In the primary fire mode

In the primary fire mode

in the standard long form indicating years into the current emperor's reign: 昭 和 十 八 年 十 月

There were two kinds of projectiles

This example is in fair condition overall but has some heavy fraying and damage at the ends of the pennant as shown

The rear sight spring bed is still faintly marked:

Original Austrian Austro-Prussian War Era Model 1861 Infantry Officer’s Saber by F. Hörster of Solingen with Scabbard & Sword Knot Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly In the primary fire modeOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Austrian Model 1861 saber was the sword used by the Austro Hungarian Army in WW1 and it continues to be the pattern used for the modern dress saber of Austria. This example however appears to pre date the war by a few decades, as it is marked as being manufactured by F. Hrster of Solingen. This company was founded in 1850 by Friedrich Hrster, and was in existence until 1870, when Friedrich Emil and Fritz Hrster