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30th April 2024, 05:02 PM
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Shamshir ,But From Where?
I went to a local Gun Show this weekend(actually a glorified fee market with purses, ammunition ,beef jerky,etc.,), and halfway through it, as I was wondering why I wasted $14.00 and my time, I spotted this simple,but honest shamshir(at least that is what I think it is).
The blade measures 31" and the handle appears to be pinned;does anyone know where this sword comes from? |
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30th April 2024, 06:26 PM
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While I understand that this may not as specific of an attribution as you may be looking for, it is definitely an Ottoman shamshir.
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30th April 2024, 10:26 PM
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Thank you TVV;I thought that might be one of the possibilities.
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2nd May 2024, 11:19 AM
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That would have been my guess... Does it have the typical stitching on the back of the scabbard?
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2nd May 2024, 01:14 PM
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Yes, in the middle of the scabbard on one side.
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3rd May 2024, 04:39 PM
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Ottoman, shamshir, parabolic blade.
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3rd May 2024, 09:42 PM
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That is a very nice one that you have!
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3rd May 2024, 11:00 PM
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Thank you Drac! I got it about almost 50 years ago, fascinated by the deeo curve and slotted scabbard to allow it to withdraw.
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3rd May 2024, 11:06 PM
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Thank you Drac! I got it about almost 50 years ago, fascinated by the deeo curve and slotted scabbard to allow it to withdraw.
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