Karabela for discussion

Perkun · 28th October 2005, 02:45 AM

I came across this karabela and would like to ask for your thoughts on origin.
Thank you!

Rivkin · 28th October 2005, 03:47 AM

Hm... Not being a specialist - armenian-turkish hilt and guard, but XVIII century Solingen houssar blade, as on 4 rivets austro-polish karabelas. May be this one is Lviv (Lemberg) ?

Perkun · 28th October 2005, 05:18 AM

It is my thought too that it was assembled in Poland from imported parts at is has often been the case. The blade is German, marked EISENHOWER.
Unfortunately the previous owner threw away the scabbard as it was in a very poor condition

ham · 28th October 2005, 07:00 AM

Very handsome saber, Perkun. The guards looks to be adapted from a pulowar hilt, would it be possible to see a jpeg which shows the tangbands?
Wondered whether you have ever received that Tatarska sword you posted images of sometime back?

Sincerely,

Ham

Perkun · 28th October 2005, 07:37 AM

I apologize, but unfortunately those are the only photos I can provide at this moment.
The Tatarka has not reached me yet, it has been added to my stash waiting for me (or change of laws) in the "old country".

28th October 2005, 02:45 AM	#1
Perkun Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 45	Karabela for discussion I came across this karabela and would like to ask for your thoughts on origin. Thank you! Attached Images

28th October 2005, 03:47 AM	#2
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	Hm... Not being a specialist - armenian-turkish hilt and guard, but XVIII century Solingen houssar blade, as on 4 rivets austro-polish karabelas. May be this one is Lviv (Lemberg) ?

28th October 2005, 05:18 AM	#3
Perkun Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 45	It is my thought too that it was assembled in Poland from imported parts at is has often been the case. The blade is German, marked EISENHOWER. Unfortunately the previous owner threw away the scabbard as it was in a very poor condition

28th October 2005, 07:00 AM	#4
ham Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 190	Very handsome saber, Perkun. The guards looks to be adapted from a pulowar hilt, would it be possible to see a jpeg which shows the tangbands? Wondered whether you have ever received that Tatarska sword you posted images of sometime back? Sincerely, Ham

28th October 2005, 07:37 AM	#5
Perkun Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 45	I apologize, but unfortunately those are the only photos I can provide at this moment. The Tatarka has not reached me yet, it has been added to my stash waiting for me (or change of laws) in the "old country".