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Old 10th February 2008, 12:23 AM   #1
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Its a mark invented by my wife for all blades I pay too much at auction for!!
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Old 10th February 2008, 12:55 AM   #2
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Its a mark invented by my wife for all blades I pay too much at auction for!!
"I'll be here all week; try the veal ."
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Old 11th February 2008, 03:40 AM   #3
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Still waiting to hear what context this WOOO is from, why does it have to be European? If we knew what type of weapon this was on it might lead to more serious responses, otherwise it still just sounds funny.
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Old 11th February 2008, 04:23 AM   #4
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European mameluke-type sword with brass pistol-type handle, non-fullered blade marked WOOO ( W.O.O.O.?)
It's active, and I cannot show pics.
Stop your harrassment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am just following the rules..
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Old 12th February 2008, 03:49 AM   #5
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OK OK! you're bring good! its just the curiosity is killin' me!
though I know you're just trying to 'woooo' us with all this suspense.
Hope it ends soon so we can see pictures,
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Old 12th February 2008, 05:50 AM   #6
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Default Here's the pics

Whoops, just saw the amended rules about pics, they are gone now...whoops

It is cheap enough for a gamble if nothing is learnt here.

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Old 13th February 2008, 01:23 PM   #7
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OK, here is the mystery sword with a mystery WOOO:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEDW:IT&ih=024
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