Spear? Javelin? Lance?

Norman McCormick · 11th September 2008, 05:47 PM

Hi Guys,
I wonder if anybody could place, in time and origin, this spear for me. It is 70 inches long with a 22 inch steel/iron head with a flat copper strip binding to the end, the dark wood shaft has 6 brass rings down its length the one nearest the end being slightly proud from the wood. At first I thought that the head was a tailpiece but I think it is the correct head, see the copper binding on the tail. I was for my sins the Senior School javelin champion and record holder, for a few years in the 60's, and this certainly has all the balance and weight of a good throwing spear. As usual your thoughts and comments eagerly sought.
Regards,
Norman.

11th September 2008, 05:47 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,596	Spear? Javelin? Lance? Hi Guys, I wonder if anybody could place, in time and origin, this spear for me. It is 70 inches long with a 22 inch steel/iron head with a flat copper strip binding to the end, the dark wood shaft has 6 brass rings down its length the one nearest the end being slightly proud from the wood. At first I thought that the head was a tailpiece but I think it is the correct head, see the copper binding on the tail. I was for my sins the Senior School javelin champion and record holder, for a few years in the 60's, and this certainly has all the balance and weight of a good throwing spear. As usual your thoughts and comments eagerly sought. Regards, Norman. Attached Images