UNIDENTIFIED INDO PERSIAN OR ARAB SWORD FOR COMMENT

BANDOOK · 14th April 2015, 01:49 PM

Measures: 99 cm long (out of sheath).

NOT SURE IFS ITS MIDDLE EASTERN OR INDO PERSIAN SWORD,PLS CHECK THE MARKINGS ON THE SWORD
REGARDS RAJESH

Kubur · 14th April 2015, 03:29 PM

Hi Rajesh,

Your guard is very similar to some military khyber knifes.

Look this old thread
http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001976.html

The blade looks also very Indian.

So for me, your sword is Afghan / Pakistani.

All the best,
Kubur

ariel · 14th April 2015, 03:37 PM

Definitely not Pakistani: only after August 14, 1948:-)

One of the late 19-20 century Afghani military sabers, with British influence.

Also: please note the handle that is definitely not of a usual "khyber" form, but rather an imitation of the Russian regulation shashka pattern 1881.

Conceptually a schizophrenic "dog's breakfast" example, but unquestionably 100% genuine.

The ultimate reflection of the Great Game.

BANDOOK · 15th April 2015, 05:10 AM

THANKS KUBUR AND THANKS ARIEL,GOOD INPUTS

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 15th April 2015, 02:01 PM

Salaams, The stamp looks Turkish? ....Ottoman.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi
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BANDOOK · 16th April 2015, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

Salaams, The stamp looks Turkish? ....Ottoman.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi
Bandook you have PM...

THANKS IBRAHIIM,CHEERS

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ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Definitely not Pakistani: only after August 14, 1948:-) One of the late 19-20 century Afghani military sabers, with British influence. Also: please note the handle that is definitely not of a usual "khyber" form, but rather an imitation of the Russian regulation shashka pattern 1881. Conceptually a schizophrenic "dog's breakfast" example, but unquestionably 100% genuine. The ultimate reflection of the Great Game. Last edited by ariel; 14th April 2015 at 03:53 PM.

14th April 2015, 03:29 PM	#2
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Hi Rajesh, Your guard is very similar to some military khyber knifes. Look this old thread http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001976.html The blade looks also very Indian. So for me, your sword is Afghan / Pakistani. All the best, Kubur

15th April 2015, 05:10 AM	#4
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 624	THANKS KUBUR AND THANKS ARIEL,GOOD INPUTS

15th April 2015, 02:01 PM	#5
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Salaams, The stamp looks Turkish? ....Ottoman. Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi Bandook you have PM...