My last adquisition, just ended , bolo from Philippines

carlos · 13th May 2015, 04:21 PM

This article just finished and I am the happy winner !!
The descrption of seller:

This original hand forged Moro warrior's sword and scabbard. The single edged curved blade is 17" long and 24" long overall. Blade is 1-3/4" at its widest and 1-1/4" in width where it meets the guard. The spine is 1/4" thick at the grip. The blade has seen sharpening and considerable use. The hand guard, ferule and pommel cap are genuine silver as is the band (100% intact) that encircles the grooved horn grip. There is also a twisted strand of brass wire wound around the grip and that also is 100% intact. There are 2 chips out of the horn grip directly beneath the pommel. Both the grip and the guard are tight to the blade. The leather scabbard is beautifully hand tooled, depicting birds, leaves and vines. The leather has shrunk over the years and the blade does not fully enter the scabbard. At some point, somebody forced the blade in causing a tear in the leather at the tip. All the stitching on the sheath is tight. This quality sword is the real deal and not made for the tourist trade that flourished during WWII. This piece was likely brought back from the earlier Spanish American War.

I wish you enjoy with pictures, all comments are wellcome !!
Thanks in advande

carlos

13th May 2015, 04:21 PM	#1
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	My last adquisition, just ended , bolo from Philippines This article just finished and I am the happy winner !! The descrption of seller: This original hand forged Moro warrior's sword and scabbard. The single edged curved blade is 17" long and 24" long overall. Blade is 1-3/4" at its widest and 1-1/4" in width where it meets the guard. The spine is 1/4" thick at the grip. The blade has seen sharpening and considerable use. The hand guard, ferule and pommel cap are genuine silver as is the band (100% intact) that encircles the grooved horn grip. There is also a twisted strand of brass wire wound around the grip and that also is 100% intact. There are 2 chips out of the horn grip directly beneath the pommel. Both the grip and the guard are tight to the blade. The leather scabbard is beautifully hand tooled, depicting birds, leaves and vines. The leather has shrunk over the years and the blade does not fully enter the scabbard. At some point, somebody forced the blade in causing a tear in the leather at the tip. All the stitching on the sheath is tight. This quality sword is the real deal and not made for the tourist trade that flourished during WWII. This piece was likely brought back from the earlier Spanish American War. I wish you enjoy with pictures, all comments are wellcome !! Thanks in advande carlos Attached Images