Good Ottoman Wootz Shamshir Sword - 7481


We offer here an Ottoman Shamshir sword. The light 32 inches blade is forged from a Persian wootz with clear pattern on the entire blade. The grips are carved from Rhino horn with a clear fibrous structure and nice patinated color, with recesses for the fingers, gilded silver grip strap and gilded silver cross guard. Total length 37 ½ inches. Very good condition. The cross guard is lightly loose, and may be a later addition. No scabbard.

 
 
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