An amalgmation of Europe and Asia, Shamshir

Kmaddock · 30th January 2024, 10:02 AM

Hi All
Picked up this interesting sword yesterday evening in a trade,

Abused and then abused some more
Total length 35 inches and sharp

Obviously needs the blade cleaning but great to see the pattern emerging from the dirt and grime, hope the pics come out OK

Ran out of sand paper grade 2000 so have stopped cleaning for the moment.

The handle from an European Briquet but together a while I think.

No back story just out of an old collection even had an old scabbard with it

No Idea on the writing or imagery, I did not even know how to take pics of it as what is up and what is down. Can anyone advise on blade age and translation.

Jim I think this is one you would like as it has been there ;-)

Keep well,

Ken

30th January 2024, 10:02 AM	#1
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	An amalgmation of Europe and Asia, Shamshir Hi All Picked up this interesting sword yesterday evening in a trade, Abused and then abused some more Total length 35 inches and sharp Obviously needs the blade cleaning but great to see the pattern emerging from the dirt and grime, hope the pics come out OK Ran out of sand paper grade 2000 so have stopped cleaning for the moment. The handle from an European Briquet but together a while I think. No back story just out of an old collection even had an old scabbard with it No Idea on the writing or imagery, I did not even know how to take pics of it as what is up and what is down. Can anyone advise on blade age and translation. Jim I think this is one you would like as it has been there ;-) Keep well, Ken Attached Images