19th Century Spanish Colonial Sword

Robert · 21st February 2006, 03:26 PM

My latest find is this 19th century sword reflecting strong Moro influence. The Spanish styled hilt is iron-mounted with horn grip and evidence of original wire wrap. Blade having several small edge nicks and a single slanting hash mark at the ricasso. 27 3/16" overall, 21 1/2" blade. Any information that anyone can offer on this item will be greatly appreciated.

VVV · 21st February 2006, 04:29 PM

I guess Luzon.

Michael

manicdj · 26th February 2006, 10:53 PM

[QUOTE=VVV]I guess Luzon.

Michael[/QUO good guess,..

Robert · 27th February 2006, 02:33 AM

VVV and Manicdj,
I thank you for your input as to where this sword was made. Would either one of you care to share your opinions on the possible date of when this was made or on any other aspects of this sword?

Rober

VVV · 27th February 2006, 08:42 AM

Robert,

I don't collect Luzon swords, or practise their martial arts, so I don't know much about it.
Unfortunately I have to limit what to collect out of lack of space.
But I am surprised that none of the Luzon collectors have something to add considering
that it looks like a very interesting sword?

Michael

Robert · 27th February 2006, 03:35 PM

Michael,
Again I thank you for your reply. I guess that I will just wait and see if anyone else has anything else to add to this discussion. I think most people are more interested in the more pure or traditional style weapons and not in this type of hybrid weaponry. I myself find these cross cultural weapons quite interesting.

Robert

21st February 2006, 03:26 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	19th Century Spanish Colonial Sword My latest find is this 19th century sword reflecting strong Moro influence. The Spanish styled hilt is iron-mounted with horn grip and evidence of original wire wrap. Blade having several small edge nicks and a single slanting hash mark at the ricasso. 27 3/16" overall, 21 1/2" blade. Any information that anyone can offer on this item will be greatly appreciated. Attached Images

21st February 2006, 04:29 PM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	I guess Luzon. Michael

26th February 2006, 10:53 PM	#3
manicdj Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 18	[QUOTE=VVV]I guess Luzon. Michael[/QUO good guess,..

27th February 2006, 02:33 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	VVV and Manicdj, I thank you for your input as to where this sword was made. Would either one of you care to share your opinions on the possible date of when this was made or on any other aspects of this sword? Rober

27th February 2006, 08:42 AM	#5
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Robert, I don't collect Luzon swords, or practise their martial arts, so I don't know much about it. Unfortunately I have to limit what to collect out of lack of space. But I am surprised that none of the Luzon collectors have something to add considering that it looks like a very interesting sword? Michael

27th February 2006, 03:35 PM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Michael, Again I thank you for your reply. I guess that I will just wait and see if anyone else has anything else to add to this discussion. I think most people are more interested in the more pure or traditional style weapons and not in this type of hybrid weaponry. I myself find these cross cultural weapons quite interesting. Robert