20th December 2018, 10:46 PM | #1 |
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Zaghnal from the czech republic?
Sold as a 'Marine Boarding Peak'
From Vendor: =================================== Country of manufacture: United Kingdom Manufacturer/ Maker: Kladno Model: Marina Weapon Type: Boarding Peak Sub-type: Combat Condition: Good Overall Length: 33 cm Barrel/ blade length: 15 cm 19th century boarding pick, curious and scarce piece, was used as a weapon and as an aid to board a ship, marking on the blade. =================================== Kladno is a city in the Czech Republic, so UK seems a bit far fetched. I'm guessing the blade was used by some bright marine blacksmith to make this zaghnal-esque weapon as a personal weapon for someone. UK RN? Maybe? Odd piece, haft looks like it was being carved for a pistol or carbine stock & was repurposed. |
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