BIDS FROM INTERNATIONALS CUSTOMERS FOR THIS ITEM MUST BE PRE-APPROVED. 

WILL NOT SHIP TO COUNTRY WHERE PROHIBITED, BUYERS MUST KNOW LOCAL IMPORTATION LAW FOR SWORDS, DAGGERS, KNIFES AND OTHER WEAPONS.

AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED - ALL 100% ORIGINAL.

GORGEOUS ANTIQUE ISLAMIC SHAMSHIR SWORD - DEFINITELY WEAPON OF STATUS. 

VERY RARE AND UNUSUAL, TRULY COLLECTORS GRADE. 

FINEST QUALITY, OBVIOUSLY MADE BY MASTER SWORD-SMITH.

MIDDLE - EASTERN OR NORTHERN INDIA (now Pakistan), CIRCA 19th CENTURY.

BLADE IS HAND FORGED WITH ONE WIDE FULLER (possibly Damascus watered wootz steel, but we can't guarantee that, needs proper polishing and etching in order to find out). 

EXTENSIVE GOLD KOFTGARI ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY ALONG ONE SIDE OF THE BLADE (letters are risen with gold on top).

SINGLE GOLD KOFTGARI CARTOUCHE ON ANOTHER SIDE.

LEATHER OVER WOOD SCABBARD WITH GOLD KOFTGARI DECORATED ON BOTH SIDES OF IRON FITTINGS.  

CLASSIC "TURKISH OTTOMAN"  WIRE STITCHING ON SCABBARD.

   SIZE:

ABOUT 38 in. (96.5 cm) LONG IN SCABBARD (straight line).   

ABOUT 37 1/4 in. (94.6 cm) LONG OUT OF SCABBARD.

BLADE IS ABOUT 33 in. (83.8 cm) LONG.

   CONDITION: 

OVERALL VERY GOOD SOLID ORIGINAL ANTIQUE CONDITION, SHOWS HONEST WEAR AND CHARMING INDICATION OF AGE.

UNCLEANED BLADE IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, SHOWS SOME SHALLOW "EROSION" - LOOKS LIKE A BLOOD STAINS (very shallow "erosion" on blade can be easily polished off, areas with gold decoration not affected). 

STUNNING GOLD KOFTGARI CALLIGRAPHY ON BLADE IS IN EXCELLENT ANTIQUE CONDITION WITH ABOUT 95 - 97% GOLD STILL PRESENT. 

SINGLE GOLD KOFTGARI CARTOUCHE ON ANOTHER SIDE OF BLADE SHOWS NOTICEABLE WEAR. 

GOLD AND SILVER DECORATION ON HILT IS ABOUT 90% INTACT.

EXPECTED MINOR AGE WEAR TO ORIGINAL LEATHER. 

LIGHT FIELD WEAR TO IRON FITTINGS ON SCABBARD WITH GOLD ABOUT 95% INTACT. 

SUPERB QUALITY COLLECTORS GRADE EXAMPLE - PICTURES DON'T DO JUSTICE.

All items are guaranteed as described, funds must clear before shipping. Payment must be made within 3 days after the end of the auction.

SHIPPING:

We ship all items from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Shipping worldwide via USPS Express Mail (with on line tracking service).

Shipping in USA via UPS or USPS (with online tracking service) - OR CONTACT US.

Please Note: Seller accepts no responsibility for shipping errors related to incorrect shipping addresses, custom delays, custom charges… Customers are responsible for any destination charges (customs duty or inspection fees).

PAYMENT POLICY:

Payment should be made within 3 working days from purchase.

RETURN POLICY:

Your satisfaction is very important to us. Refund given ONLY if item is not as represented and shipped back within 3 business days from receiving the item. Items must be in their original condition with similar of our packing. We will not reimburse the return shipping. All returned items must be sent by Registered Mail.

Although every effort is made to ensure accurate dimensions and weights, the figures shown should always be treated as approximate. The pictures should be considered as part of the item description.

We do not take responsibility for any personal or third party losses.

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