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Accession No 1800.483
Name/Title SWORD AND PISTOL; INDO-PERSIAN SHAMSHIR BLADE AND PISTOL
Brief Description This single edged sword has a fullered coldsteel curved blade, the blade edge being heavily engraved with foliage and Persian characters. A small percussion pistol with a half inch bore, engraved to match the blade, is attached to the sword; the pistol butt is wooden and also engraved with a foliage design.
Classification Armament T&E - Edged/Armament T&E/T&E For Science & Technology/Nomenclature
Armament T&E - Firearm/Armament T&E/T&E For Science & Technology/Nomenclature
Primary Prod Date 1800-1860
Primary Prod Period 19th century
Primary Prod Place Persia
Measurement Reading 82cm
8cm
28cm
9cm
Signature/Marks "13" overstamped with "326"
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