Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - seems to be a hirschfanger....what do you think?

Matchlock · 21st March 2012, 06:46 PM

And quite an early Hirschfänger as well, the etching on the blade is 17th c., the finely carved bone (or ivory?) grip is shaped as an otter's head.

Not my range of expertise but an extremely nice item in perfect condition.

Best,
Michael

21st March 2012, 06:46 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	And quite an early Hirschfänger as well, the etching on the blade is 17th c., the finely carved bone (or ivory?) grip is shaped as an otter's head. Not my range of expertise but an extremely nice item in perfect condition. Best, Michael