Saif Nimcha Relic English Civil War Period Pirate Sword

Tim Simmons · 17th June 2006, 09:55 PM

He must be under the impression that it is from the Barbery pirates/ white slavers, watch it!!! porn will come up. I suppose it is possible

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katana · 17th June 2006, 11:38 PM

I followed this, and was puzzled by the claims of the seller. I requested more pictures............blurry.....very blurry. Could not believe the amount bid

It seems there are more 'romantic fools' out there......so I'm not the only one

....Sorry Jim.....WE'RE not the only ones

Rick · 17th June 2006, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katana

I followed this, and was puzzled by the claims of the seller. I requested more pictures............blurry.....very blurry. Could not believe the amount bid

It seems there are more 'romantic fools' out there......so I'm not the only one

....Sorry Jim.....WE'RE not the only ones

I would check the Buyer's feedback for items bought .

But ..........

What about this one Gentlemen ?
Any comments ?

BTW Katana , who's "Jim" ?

Also I would advise you all to keep comments about the Seller to yourselves please .

katana · 18th June 2006, 12:11 AM

Jim McDougall, after a reply to a thread I posted.

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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

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Obviously, during the 19th century, the coasts of West Africa were heavily colonized by the French, and these naval blades found thier way into native armouries. The blades were of course remounted many times, well into the 19th century. The history of these regions, the tormenting and unfortunate tragedies of the slaving, and the rich culture later imbued into the Americas does indeed include romantic tales.......and it seems quite likely this blade in its more recent mounts most probably has some of its own!!!
Now, what was that about sanity?

All the best, from another romantic,
Jim

This was from a previous thread 'African Sabre, West Africa....Ivory Coast??? '

VANDOO · 18th June 2006, 03:18 AM

TODAYS PRICES ALL SEEM TOO HIGH TO ME IT IS AMAZING THE INCREASE IN PRICES ON MANY ITEMS IN THE LAST 3 TO 4 YEARS. THE ITEM COMES FROM A PART OF THE WORLD AND A TIME WHERE THERE ARE MANY POSSIBILITYS AND MOST WERE MENTIONED

, THAT DOSEN'T MAKE THEM FALSE BUT IT ALSO DOES NOT MAKE THEM TRUE. THE THING THAT PUZZLES ME MOST ABOUT THIS ITEM IS THE PICTURES OF IT ARE VERY BAD BUT THE PICTURES OF THE TWO OTHER ITEMS UP FOR SALE ARE FAIRLY GOOD

Michael Blalock · 18th June 2006, 04:36 AM

The winner recently paid GBP 99.99 for
"a beautiful handmade steel sabre used by sailors and pirates alike. The fistguard and pommel are made from brass and the handle is leather with brass wirework. The blade is made from 440 stainless steel "

Compared to that the nimcha was a real bargain.

Ian · 18th June 2006, 07:32 AM

Guys:

Let's keep our focus on the swords, and not what may or may not have been in the minds of the seller and buyer, or who got the better end of the deal.

Nice sword Rick. Strange guard. Hard to see how all of the fingers could grip the handle with that curious ring -- not that forefinger ring guards are all that unusual, but this one seems to get in the way of the second finger gripping the handle.

Ian.

18th June 2006, 07:32 AM	#7
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,513	Getting back to the swords ... Guys: Let's keep our focus on the swords, and not what may or may not have been in the minds of the seller and buyer, or who got the better end of the deal. Nice sword Rick. Strange guard. Hard to see how all of the fingers could grip the handle with that curious ring -- not that forefinger ring guards are all that unusual, but this one seems to get in the way of the second finger gripping the handle. Ian.

17th June 2006, 09:55 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,922	He must be under the impression that it is from the Barbery pirates/ white slavers, watch it!!! porn will come up. I suppose it is possible .

17th June 2006, 11:38 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	I followed this, and was puzzled by the claims of the seller. I requested more pictures............blurry.....very blurry. Could not believe the amount bid It seems there are more 'romantic fools' out there......so I'm not the only one ....Sorry Jim.....WE'RE not the only ones

18th June 2006, 03:18 AM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	TODAYS PRICES ALL SEEM TOO HIGH TO ME IT IS AMAZING THE INCREASE IN PRICES ON MANY ITEMS IN THE LAST 3 TO 4 YEARS. THE ITEM COMES FROM A PART OF THE WORLD AND A TIME WHERE THERE ARE MANY POSSIBILITYS AND MOST WERE MENTIONED , THAT DOSEN'T MAKE THEM FALSE BUT IT ALSO DOES NOT MAKE THEM TRUE. THE THING THAT PUZZLES ME MOST ABOUT THIS ITEM IS THE PICTURES OF IT ARE VERY BAD BUT THE PICTURES OF THE TWO OTHER ITEMS UP FOR SALE ARE FAIRLY GOOD

18th June 2006, 04:36 AM	#6
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	The winner recently paid GBP 99.99 for "a beautiful handmade steel sabre used by sailors and pirates alike. The fistguard and pommel are made from brass and the handle is leather with brass wirework. The blade is made from 440 stainless steel " Compared to that the nimcha was a real bargain.