Targui

Iain · 5th December 2016, 10:07 AM

Mounts look to be 20th century.

The blade I think is not that similar to the example linked from my site. The blade profile is dramatically different.

I think this one is locally made and probably early 20th century. Are there any blade marks?

Battara · 5th December 2016, 03:14 PM

If this is the turn of the 20th century, then it might have been part of the Mahdist movement of that time.

Iain · 5th December 2016, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

If this is the turn of the 20th century, then it might have been part of the Mahdist movement of that time.

Unlikely as I think it's definitely later than that and its not from Sudan.

Kubur · 5th December 2016, 05:23 PM

Thank you for your help

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Originally Posted by Iain

Mounts look to be 20th century.

Maybe I don't know.

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Originally Posted by Iain

The blade I think is not that similar to the example linked from my site. The blade profile is dramatically different.

i looked again and you are right.

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Originally Posted by Iain

I think this one is locally made and probably early 20th century. Are there any blade marks?

No I can recognize locally made blade. It's an import but i don't know from where... The marks are not easy to see, but yes they are some.

Iain · 5th December 2016, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kubur

Thank you for your help

Maybe I don't know.

i looked again and you are right.

No I can recognize locally made blade. It's an import but i don't know from where... The marks are not easy to see, but yes they are some.

Do you have the sword in hand. If so post more detailed photos. I've handled quite a few, including the same single fuller and flat profile, it was locally made. But it's your sword...

Look for grind marks in the fuller.

5th December 2016, 10:07 AM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	Mounts look to be 20th century. The blade I think is not that similar to the example linked from my site. The blade profile is dramatically different. I think this one is locally made and probably early 20th century. Are there any blade marks?

5th December 2016, 03:14 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	If this is the turn of the 20th century, then it might have been part of the Mahdist movement of that time.