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Post by stefcia on Jul 27, 2017 21:51:40 GMT
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Post by randomnobody on Jul 27, 2017 22:55:06 GMT
Well, it's a shamshir, which is usually associated with Persia (Iran) and surrounding areas. Wavy-bladed models like this one aren't exceedingly rare, but I've only seen a few around, myself. I forget what they call them...
This one's in "okay" condition; black rust isn't a major killer (don't try to remove it, by the way; it's fine as-is for now, just put some mineral oil on the metal bits and leave it be) thought unappealing. Is it firm in its hilt?
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Post by Timo Nieminen on Jul 28, 2017 0:25:37 GMT
Just to add to the above: 1. Where the fabric is tied around the hilt, it common to see wire binding to hold the guard tightly in place:  It's possible that this sword had silver wire binding, and a silver pommel cap (it's missing a pommel cap), and these were removed to be sold for their silver value. AFAIK, wire binding like this is most common on Arab swords (rather the Ottoman, Persian, Indian, etc.) 2. The blade looks Indian to me. Maybe made in India for the Arab market? Here is a similar sword, identified as Indian-made, with Arab-style mounts:  www.oriental-arms.co.il/item.php?id=4404This example has a split tip, to represent Zulfiqar en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zulfiqar (wavy blades are common on Zulfiqar swords). 3. Some further reading: www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/shamshir/ |
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Post by randomnobody on Jul 28, 2017 1:15:58 GMT
I knew Timo would be along to add more. Thanks, Timo.
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Post by slav on Jul 28, 2017 1:43:23 GMT
Oh, random...
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Post by randomnobody on Jul 28, 2017 1:56:40 GMT
Oh, slav...
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Post by stefcia on Jul 28, 2017 2:10:17 GMT
Well, it's a shamshir, which is usually associated with Persia (Iran) and surrounding areas. Wavy-bladed models like this one aren't exceedingly rare, but I've only seen a few around, myself. I forget what they call them... This one's in "okay" condition; black rust isn't a major killer (don't try to remove it, by the way; it's fine as-is for now, just put some mineral oil on the metal bits and leave it be) thought unappealing. Is it firm in its hilt? It is just a tiny bit loose in the hilt, upon further inspection and the removal of the fabric. I would no longer label it as "damaged." Timo's theory of the silver wire binding and pommel cap being sold for their value is both very interesting and very plausible! Thank you to both random and Timo.  |
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