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Originally Posted by Tatyana Dianova

This shamshir ended yesterday on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWA:IT&ih=015

To me coftgari and especially mother of pearl on the handle look brand new. Any other opinions???

I agree. Especially coftgari. Looks new in comparison to the blade. Based on pictures it is hard to tell if it's wootz or mechanical. Nice composite sword though:-)