Zaghnal from the czech republic?
Sold as a 'Marine Boarding Peak'
From Vendor:
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Country of manufacture: United Kingdom
Manufacturer/ Maker: Kladno
Model: Marina
Weapon Type: Boarding Peak
Sub-type: Combat
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 33 cm
Barrel/ blade length: 15 cm
19th century boarding pick, curious and scarce piece, was used as a weapon and as an aid to board a ship, marking on the blade.
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Kladno is a city in the Czech Republic, so UK seems a bit far fetched.
I'm guessing the blade was used by some bright marine blacksmith to make this zaghnal-esque weapon as a personal weapon for someone. UK RN? Maybe?
Odd piece, haft looks like it was being carved for a pistol or carbine stock & was repurposed.
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