Karabela for discussion

[Perkun]

I came across this karabela and would like to ask for your thoughts on origin.
Thank you!

[Rivkin]

Hm... Not being a specialist - armenian-turkish hilt and guard, but XVIII century Solingen houssar blade, as on 4 rivets austro-polish karabelas. May be this one is Lviv (Lemberg) ?

[Perkun]

It is my thought too that it was assembled in Poland from imported parts at is has often been the case. The blade is German, marked EISENHOWER.
Unfortunately the previous owner threw away the scabbard as it was in a very poor condition :mad:

[ham]

Very handsome saber, Perkun. The guards looks to be adapted from a pulowar hilt, would it be possible to see a jpeg which shows the tangbands?
Wondered whether you have ever received that Tatarska sword you posted images of sometime back?

Sincerely,

Ham

[Perkun]

I apologize, but unfortunately those are the only photos I can provide at this moment.
The Tatarka has not reached me yet, it has been added to my stash waiting for me (or change of laws) in the "old country". ;)