Syrian (?) Shamshir Hilt for Restoration

B.I · 19th May 2006, 01:01 AM

attached is a syrian (? - you know, non-indian) hilt which is in better condition than it looks. for what it is there, it is complete - two grip blocks, inner and outer silver banding, two silver side plates and all 6 silver buttons. what is missing (obviously) is the quillion block and kula pommel.
the grip blocks have studs and stars 'inlaid' in, with some losses. it is crude in general, but they all were really. for someone with a blade, quillion block and pommel, this is priceless!

they say nothing in this life is free but i'd like to think not. i would like this to go to a collector (no dealers please) who can justify owning it for a restoration project - so no cost!!
they pay actual postage only, and be patient if i take a week or so to get to the post office.

anyone interested please let me know. it will go to whoever i feel needs it most (or i'll keep it if no one is interested).

tom hyle · 20th May 2006, 09:34 PM

Such a beautiful offer! Someone will be very happy, I suspect.

ham · 20th May 2006, 10:25 PM

Agreed. Rare generosity, B.I.

M.carter · 20th May 2006, 10:45 PM

Thats a noble offer B.I, I just hope it will land in the hands of someone who will use it properly.

B.I · 21st May 2006, 12:01 AM

thanks for the kind words.
the hilt has found its blade and new home, and i look forward to seeing the fnished article on the forum (i hope).

ariel · 21st May 2006, 11:52 PM

I was the recipient of Brian's generosity.
I cannot say how much I am grateful to him!
I will do my best with the parts and will share the results.
Brian, you are THE MAN!

19th May 2006, 01:01 AM	#1
B.I Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 485	Syrian (?) Shamshir Hilt for Restoration attached is a syrian (? - you know, non-indian) hilt which is in better condition than it looks. for what it is there, it is complete - two grip blocks, inner and outer silver banding, two silver side plates and all 6 silver buttons. what is missing (obviously) is the quillion block and kula pommel. the grip blocks have studs and stars 'inlaid' in, with some losses. it is crude in general, but they all were really. for someone with a blade, quillion block and pommel, this is priceless! they say nothing in this life is free but i'd like to think not. i would like this to go to a collector (no dealers please) who can justify owning it for a restoration project - so no cost!! they pay actual postage only, and be patient if i take a week or so to get to the post office. anyone interested please let me know. it will go to whoever i feel needs it most (or i'll keep it if no one is interested). Attached Images

20th May 2006, 09:34 PM	#2
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Such a beautiful offer! Someone will be very happy, I suspect.

20th May 2006, 10:25 PM	#3
ham Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 190	Agreed. Rare generosity, B.I.

20th May 2006, 10:45 PM	#4
M.carter Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 176	Thats a noble offer B.I, I just hope it will land in the hands of someone who will use it properly.

21st May 2006, 12:01 AM	#5
B.I Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 485	thanks for the kind words. the hilt has found its blade and new home, and i look forward to seeing the fnished article on the forum (i hope).

21st May 2006, 11:52 PM	#6
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I was the recipient of Brian's generosity. I cannot say how much I am grateful to him! I will do my best with the parts and will share the results. Brian, you are THE MAN!