Sousson Pata

Jim McDougall · 8th October 2015, 05:07 AM

I agree with Gav and Rick as well, this Udaipur Rajasthan type tulwar hilt is probably 19th c. and one quillon seems to have been repaired badly. The sabre blade is as noted backwards with the notable Indian ricasso emphasizing this, The distortion of the blade and rebated tip are even more bizarre.

Taube, any kind of weapon is collectible according to the interests of the collector. I have seen many very strange assemblies from often remote colonial circumstances where virtually everything is recycled. Every weapon has a story, and something like this sets the mind to wonder. Clearly it was worked on to use, and not to deceive as it is too crudely done.

taube · 8th October 2015, 08:51 AM

Thanks all for your thoughts.
The area that I originates from is a plus for me.
I will place an offer and show more
photos in case I succeed in buying.

Best,
taube.

taube · 6th November 2015, 08:22 AM

Finally, I was able to get the sword at a price that is not too risky.
The sword weighs 910 gramms and finds its balance some 8cm from the hilt.
Definitely a reworked piece but hopefully not tourists food?
It displays nicely at least.

Cheers,
taube.

taube · 6th November 2015, 08:24 AM

Some more pics.

6th November 2015, 08:22 AM	#3
taube Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 45	Finally, I was able to get the sword at a price that is not too risky. The sword weighs 910 gramms and finds its balance some 8cm from the hilt. Definitely a reworked piece but hopefully not tourists food? It displays nicely at least. Cheers, taube. Attached Images

6th November 2015, 08:24 AM	#4
taube Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 45	Some more pics. Attached Images

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8th October 2015, 05:07 AM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,200	I agree with Gav and Rick as well, this Udaipur Rajasthan type tulwar hilt is probably 19th c. and one quillon seems to have been repaired badly. The sabre blade is as noted backwards with the notable Indian ricasso emphasizing this, The distortion of the blade and rebated tip are even more bizarre. Taube, any kind of weapon is collectible according to the interests of the collector. I have seen many very strange assemblies from often remote colonial circumstances where virtually everything is recycled. Every weapon has a story, and something like this sets the mind to wonder. Clearly it was worked on to use, and not to deceive as it is too crudely done.

8th October 2015, 08:51 AM	#2
taube Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 45	Thanks all for your thoughts. The area that I originates from is a plus for me. I will place an offer and show more photos in case I succeed in buying. Best, taube.