| Accession No |
1800.483
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| Name/Title |
SWORD AND PISTOL; INDO-PERSIAN SHAMSHIR BLADE AND PISTOL
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| 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.
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| 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
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| Primary Prod Date |
1800-1860
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| Primary Prod Period |
19th century
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| Primary Prod Place |
Persia
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| Measurement Reading |
82cm
8cm
28cm
9cm
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| Signature/Marks |
"13" overstamped with "326"
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