A sangu or is it?

Andy Davis · 27th August 2005, 08:15 PM

A MOST unusual spear
Recently gained this for my collection, from a friend who knows his subject and even he didn't know what it was.
We can guess that its Indian, due to the concept of the blade being concealed within a screw mount and the style of butt but has anyone ever seen a Indian all steel spear or anything with such a large concealed spike. I guess by the possition of the screw thread that this is only half the original weapon and even at that it measures 58" long. Could it have been a standard? What era, region?
All thoughts appreciated.
Cheers
Andy
P.S Thanks for your advice earlier Jens but I thought I'd open it for opinions here also

27th August 2005, 08:15 PM	#1
Andy Davis Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: England, Northumberland Posts: 85	A sangu or is it? A MOST unusual spear Recently gained this for my collection, from a friend who knows his subject and even he didn't know what it was. We can guess that its Indian, due to the concept of the blade being concealed within a screw mount and the style of butt but has anyone ever seen a Indian all steel spear or anything with such a large concealed spike. I guess by the possition of the screw thread that this is only half the original weapon and even at that it measures 58" long. Could it have been a standard? What era, region? All thoughts appreciated. Cheers Andy P.S Thanks for your advice earlier Jens but I thought I'd open it for opinions here also Attached Images