see also
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...1&page=1&pp=30
post#7
Iam not saying it is not a genuine piece and I have not had it in hand, however there are some points that I really do not like.
the transition from hexagonal to circular, at the center piece , looks a bit strange at such an early gun.
the surface of the casting has some traces of "operation" and is not covered with the patina that you would expect at a river find.
best,
jasper