Original British American Revolutionary War Era Pattern 1742 Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword by Thomas Hollier - Circa 1750 German Flare Guns 4- Height (inch) 7

4- Height (inch) 7

The plug fire gun is in very  good display condition and appears to function as intended

These were just the kind of lethal toys to delight his mind

Serial # 300716 with a clear SWP 1885 cartouche to the rear of the lock screws

Original British American Revolutionary War Era Pattern 1742 Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword by Thomas Hollier - Circa 1750 German Flare Guns 4- Height (inch) 7Original Item: Only One Available. The British "infantry hanger" is a short sword issued to infantrymen in the 17th and 18th centuries, intended to serve as a secondary weapon to the infantryman's musket. These usually featured a blade about 25 inches in length, but they varied in length and design significantly, as officially there were no specific requirements at the time. However, one particular design was shown in illustrations dated 1742 prepared