An Ottoman Shamshir for Comment

CharlesS · 22nd February 2005, 01:42 AM

Though not mine, I would be grateful for any comments on Ottoman shamshir below. I am thinking it is mid-late 19th Century, and perhaps a Turkish version of the "revival" swords of Qajar Persia, in this case a classical kilij. The blade is not wootz, or damas, though seems of quite good quality. There is script thoughout, and some rather common markings...but a lot of them! The brass knobs have been removed form the pommel, and replaced with some sort of beads. Thanks for any input.

22nd February 2005, 01:42 AM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,855	An Ottoman Shamshir for Comment Though not mine, I would be grateful for any comments on Ottoman shamshir below. I am thinking it is mid-late 19th Century, and perhaps a Turkish version of the "revival" swords of Qajar Persia, in this case a classical kilij. The blade is not wootz, or damas, though seems of quite good quality. There is script thoughout, and some rather common markings...but a lot of them! The brass knobs have been removed form the pommel, and replaced with some sort of beads. Thanks for any input. Attached Images