Is this rhino horn on Shamshir handle

Kmaddock · 19th November 2016, 06:14 PM

Hi
I just purchased the 3 swords below
I wanted the Pulwar and the 2 Shamshir came in a job lot with the Pulwar
I bought at an auction using auctioneers photos so it was only the Pulwar I was really looking at and brushed over the shamshirs
I have no idea what rhino horn looks like but on examination it looks like it might be horn or antler, the fibrous look where the handle on one is cracked made me think perhaps rhino?
I had intending having a look for a cross guard to complete one of the swords but if they are rhino horn I would be more hesitant on messing around with the swords.
I am presently removing the active rust off the Pulwar and I use diesel and oooo wire wool but if the handle is rhino horn on the shamshirs then I would have to amend my technique to preserve the horn
Any help or advice much appreciated

Regards
Ken

19th November 2016, 06:14 PM	#1
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	Is this rhino horn on Shamshir handle Hi I just purchased the 3 swords below I wanted the Pulwar and the 2 Shamshir came in a job lot with the Pulwar I bought at an auction using auctioneers photos so it was only the Pulwar I was really looking at and brushed over the shamshirs I have no idea what rhino horn looks like but on examination it looks like it might be horn or antler, the fibrous look where the handle on one is cracked made me think perhaps rhino? I had intending having a look for a cross guard to complete one of the swords but if they are rhino horn I would be more hesitant on messing around with the swords. I am presently removing the active rust off the Pulwar and I use diesel and oooo wire wool but if the handle is rhino horn on the shamshirs then I would have to amend my technique to preserve the horn Any help or advice much appreciated Regards Ken Attached Images