Unusual Lance / short spear

katana · 28th August 2006, 08:47 PM

What a lovely piece.....you do seem to find them Bill.

I wonder whether it was made 'collapsable' to make transporting it easier...especially on horseback ...or ...so that it could be used 'half length' in a close quarter combat situation? Is the shaft wood with metal overlay? Is the threaded portion wood or metal ? It appears that the threading is machined...if so ..it should help to date it. The spear head looks to be of quality and well forged.....very nice indeed

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28th August 2006, 08:47 PM	#7
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	What a lovely piece.....you do seem to find them Bill. I wonder whether it was made 'collapsable' to make transporting it easier...especially on horseback ...or ...so that it could be used 'half length' in a close quarter combat situation? Is the shaft wood with metal overlay? Is the threaded portion wood or metal ? It appears that the threading is machined...if so ..it should help to date it. The spear head looks to be of quality and well forged.....very nice indeed