Hmmm, interesting. Of course a lot of Indian daggers use later scabbards, so that may not be cause for great concern. There is also the slightly less savory possibility that the blade is actually from an older bichwa, and the handle is a later replacement. How late would have to wait until you get it. There are of course far better experts than I who might be able to tell based on these pictures what's what. Good luck, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
--Radleigh
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