Swords for comment.

[bidough]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/bidos/DSCN0356.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/bidos/DSCN03712.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/bidos/DSCN0369.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/bidos/DSCN0370.jpg

I'm am trying to figure out some information on the top sword. I believe the blade was retrofitted with a new handle..as you can see a weld onto the blade.
I was wondering if any has any comments on the writing on the blade.

If anyone has any information on the others feel free to comment. I had got some information here previously. Everyone was very helpful. THank you.

[Yannis]

Third one is a typical ottoman shamshir. Possibly rhino hilt and silver fittings on scabbard.

Number four looks like british cavalry sword pattern 1821. It was in service around mid 19th century.

[Tim Simmons]

The axe is Indian often called a Khond axe from the Khond people inhabiting the state of Orissa. I think your example is not Khond but of the surrounding people. Tim

[Valjhun]

The axe is Indian often called a Khond axe from the Khond people inhabiting the state of Orissa. I think your example is not Khond but of the surrounding people. Tim


most often called bullova ;)

[fernando]

Bullova or Bullowa, right?
I have this very similar one, shown here a couple years ago, which makes me interested in following your coments.
Although originated from Eastern India, it must have spread Southwest, as the seller of mine, speciallizing in weaponry from the Portuguese sea route to India ( westcoast ... ), had seen another one in a family house in Damão.
Is this a current phenomenum, in such a vast Country or Subcontinent ?
Thanks
fernando

[Rivkin]

I am no specialist, but imho number one is an old bladem probably 17th century, similar to some Ferrara types out there. In late XIXth or early XXth century someone wielded a new tang to it and made a very simplistic hilt/guard for it.