Help identify shamshir

dino_b · 21st September 2008, 02:00 PM

This sword has been in the family for some time. It's allegedly Ottomanic shamshir (šamšir), from Damascus. Does anyone have any ideas about it?

Thanks!

TVV · 21st September 2008, 10:02 PM

Hi Dino,

Your sword is Ottoman, no doubt about it. I would date it to the 19th century. Whether it is from Damascus is hard for me to say, but other members who know more about Damascus swords anf fittings may be able to help you to determine this.

Best regards,

Teodor

ALEX · 21st September 2008, 11:27 PM

Agree with Teodor. Damascus attribution is not clearly evident.
Dino, this is a good authentic Ottoman shamshir!

21st September 2008, 02:00 PM	#1
dino_b Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	Help identify shamshir This sword has been in the family for some time. It's allegedly Ottomanic shamshir (šamšir), from Damascus. Does anyone have any ideas about it? Thanks! Attached Images

21st September 2008, 10:02 PM	#2
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,725	Hi Dino, Your sword is Ottoman, no doubt about it. I would date it to the 19th century. Whether it is from Damascus is hard for me to say, but other members who know more about Damascus swords anf fittings may be able to help you to determine this. Best regards, Teodor

21st September 2008, 11:27 PM	#3
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Agree with Teodor. Damascus attribution is not clearly evident. Dino, this is a good authentic Ottoman shamshir!