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29th January 2008, 04:27 AM

Jim McDougall

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Originally Posted by Battara

Oh I hope I'm wrong, but it looks like an old Greek hilt and a more recent bayonet that was modified with etching and mated to the hilt with glass on top. Not authentic.

Good eye Jose!! I'm inclined to agree, the deep channel on this blade do seem to suggest one of the yataghan type 'sword bayonet' blades of the 19th century. Very attractive piece though...nice bling!

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