Origins please

Jim McDougall · 3rd August 2008, 04:08 AM

These are Syrian shamshirs Gav, and these look like late 19th century, possibly into early 20th. I really like these (see my avatar

and they were typically acquired by Bedouins in Arabia. It would be interesting to get a look at the blades.
Intertribal warfare and raiding prevailed well into 1930's and 40's in Arabia, probably much longer, in fact I'm sure well into the Nejd it still goes on, but more on that from our guys in Arabia.
These are handsome sabres and good examples of 20th century swords where these weapons were still used.

Best regards,
Jim

3rd August 2008, 04:08 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,194	These are Syrian shamshirs Gav, and these look like late 19th century, possibly into early 20th. I really like these (see my avatar and they were typically acquired by Bedouins in Arabia. It would be interesting to get a look at the blades. Intertribal warfare and raiding prevailed well into 1930's and 40's in Arabia, probably much longer, in fact I'm sure well into the Nejd it still goes on, but more on that from our guys in Arabia. These are handsome sabres and good examples of 20th century swords where these weapons were still used. Best regards, Jim