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So I got this shamshir from down under (thanks Gav, excellent packaging!) I am very happy with it especially after having a closer look on the inscription (looks better then photos) and found out its Assadullah alAsfahani and the top inscription says "Bandeh Welayat Shah Abbas"
The blade is obviously Persian with a nice wootz pattern. But what about the hilt? its worn out but very comfortable. One side of the hilt has a worn-out cartouche I cannot read it so far :-( Using Gav's photos they are way better then mine. |
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It's a fine sword Lotfy.
Lots of even wear from many cleanings is pleasant to the eye. The Wootz pattern is attractive. My first thought was that the 'pistol grip' hilt was in fact Indian in Persian style... But now..... I wonder..... |
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Nice wootz and silver hilt. Shame the cartooch is gone.
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It looks steel grey in the pictures. I wouldn't have guessed silver. You're sure, non-magnetic? I'm suprised to see a silver hilt pinned like a steel hilt as well. Well silver! That's even better! The decoration reminds me of the cap on a shamshir that I have (which is worn steel). Last edited by Atlantia; 27th January 2013 at 10:00 PM. |
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