Tourist or treasure?

[ALEX]

Originally Posted by Battara

...A lot of people get burned by lack of knowledge and seller's descriptions.

Well said, Battara. People get burned by ignorance and not following the ancient advice: "Study without thinking and you are blind. Think without studying and you are in danger". :-)

Varook, this is not a Tugra on the blade, just a coftgari decorative cartouche. Again, nothing even remotely resembling Ottoman. It's perfectly ok if you collect new or souvenir weapons, but do not make a mistake of thinking anything is a "treasure".... until you study, learn and can tell the difference. Good Luck to you!