Lot 376 , A British pattern 1796 light cavalry sabre, ‘W.S.R.’ engraved to hilt and ‘Bats’? to spine, with steel scabbard. 99cm total length

A British pattern 1796 light cavalry sabre, ‘W.S.R.’ engraved to hilt and ‘Bats’? to spine, with steel scabbard. 99cm total length
£150-200

Condition:
Cleaned and polished. Blade 83.5cm long, scabbard 4.5cm wide, neither blade nor scabbard are bent out of shape. Pommel does not jiggle, several dings and dents, etc. Widest point at tip is approx. 4.25cm

Sold for £420