Some years ago, there was a curious anomaly in an Ottoman 'pistol grip' type sabre with military sabre blade, and most unusual, a stirrup guard knucklebow. The few of these I can recall seeing were varying in identification, but seem to have been considered 'Anglicized' weapons of latter 19th century in accord with western style modernization of Turkish military.
The only reference I can recall which I believe had a photo of one of these was Lyles guide of 1978...these were several issues of combined items from Wallis & Wallis auctions showing the items and proceeds realized.
Can anyone out there help with one of these rare stirrup hilted 'kilij' style hilts? I sure would appreciate it!!!
