Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A look at the design, development and history of the first British pattern light cavalry sabre.

Some additional specifications on antique examples of the 1788LC kindly provided by fellow collector Tim Pritchard -

1788LC officers by Gill
Weight= 960g
Blade= 36 inch
Blade curve= 4cm
POB= 19cm
Blade width= 1.48 inch
Blade thickness at shoulder= 8.6mm

1788LC troopers by Woolley & Co 1794 5th LD
Weight= 846g
Blade= 35.5 inch
Blade curve= 5cm
POB= 18cm
Blade width= 1.34 inch
Blade thickness at shoulder= 8.8mm