An European - Manding sword ?

Zan · 30th September 2005, 02:28 AM

Thank you Tim and Ahriman,

Although it is very possible this sword is a copy of a French sabre, I am realy not sure because the finish of the handle is far better than what I was expected to see in local swords in Mali, especially the Mandings one. Maybe it is a copy, but from another country / culture ?

I am also sending this picture of the reverse side of the handle, with a mysterious number that eludes me. A serial number or a remnant of a scavenged metal part ?

30th September 2005, 02:28 AM	#5
Zan Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Montréal, Province of Québec, Canada Posts: 46	Thank you Tim and Ahriman, Although it is very possible this sword is a copy of a French sabre, I am realy not sure because the finish of the handle is far better than what I was expected to see in local swords in Mali, especially the Mandings one. Maybe it is a copy, but from another country / culture ? I am also sending this picture of the reverse side of the handle, with a mysterious number that eludes me. A serial number or a remnant of a scavenged metal part ? Attached Images