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13th May 2015, 04:21 PM
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My last adquisition, just ended , bolo from Philippines
This article just finished and I am the happy winner !!
The descrption of seller: This original hand forged Moro warrior's sword and scabbard. The single edged curved blade is 17" long and 24" long overall. Blade is 1-3/4" at its widest and 1-1/4" in width where it meets the guard. The spine is 1/4" thick at the grip. The blade has seen sharpening and considerable use. The hand guard, ferule and pommel cap are genuine silver as is the band (100% intact) that encircles the grooved horn grip. There is also a twisted strand of brass wire wound around the grip and that also is 100% intact. There are 2 chips out of the horn grip directly beneath the pommel. Both the grip and the guard are tight to the blade. The leather scabbard is beautifully hand tooled, depicting birds, leaves and vines. The leather has shrunk over the years and the blade does not fully enter the scabbard. At some point, somebody forced the blade in causing a tear in the leather at the tip. All the stitching on the sheath is tight. This quality sword is the real deal and not made for the tourist trade that flourished during WWII. This piece was likely brought back from the earlier Spanish American War. I wish you enjoy with pictures, all comments are wellcome !! Thanks in advande carlos |
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13th May 2015, 05:05 PM
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Now I know who bid me out on this one!
  Very nice and unusual Luzon sword, congrats Carlos.Regards, Detlef |
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13th May 2015, 05:49 PM
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Carlos, I am very happy to see that you are the one who won this wonderful piece and for one, very jealous of your good fortune. I am looking forward to seeing new photos of it after it arrives and you have had time to clean the blade and give a light polish to the silver. Because of of the blades distinct shape it is easy to tell that the beautiful tooled leather scabbard was made for this sword, but at the same time because of its almost pristine condition I am wondering if it is the original scabbard for this piece or a later replacement? Either way I do not think it makes any real difference as with most pieces of this age, the leather scabbards are usually completely missing or are badly worn or damaged. Congratulations on this great new addition to your collection.
Best, Robert |
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14th May 2015, 01:39 AM
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Great piece. Yes please clean the silver and show us your pics when you get it!
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20th June 2015, 07:32 PM
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I have received bolo and is fantastic !!!
The sheath is marvellous !!! thanks again carlos |
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21st June 2015, 04:50 AM
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Great piece. I see silver and horn, complete!
This is not a Moro piece but it is from Luzon. I forget the blade type. Looks very complete. Are you sure the metal is brass and not silver? |
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21st June 2015, 09:49 AM
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I think that Carlos know that it is a Luzon bolo and the fittings are from silver, the description was from the seller. Regards, Detlef |
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21st June 2015, 11:27 PM
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Oh yeah........thanks Detlef.............forgot how to READ...
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21st June 2015, 11:38 PM
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Happened to me before also and I think will happen again!
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