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TVV · 2nd August 2009, 11:43 PM

To me the blade looks like a 19th century trade blade, which is heavily rusted. It could be locally made from the same period though. The crossguard would determine this hilt to be from Darfur.
Regards,
Teodor

2nd August 2009, 11:43 PM	#2
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	To me the blade looks like a 19th century trade blade, which is heavily rusted. It could be locally made from the same period though. The crossguard would determine this hilt to be from Darfur. Regards, Teodor