Description
probably added on purpose
The display gun comes with original Turkish markings and arabic still intact and visible and a functional bipod assembly
It was not a pleasant experience
Barrel Length: 4 inches
Patent dates starting in 1851 go up to 1863 so this particular example was produced during the last two years of the Civil War for Officer's private purchase
Original Victorian Era Zulu War Iklwa Short Spear MP 40 probably added on purposeOriginal Item: Only One Available Under Shaka Zulu, the Zulu warrior carried a short stabbing spear with an approximate 8 10 inch blade over 1. 5 inches wide fastened with wrapping to a 30 long wooden shaft. The ZULU IKLWA is a shorter style assegai. This weapon was known as the iklwa or ixwa for the sound that was heard as it was withdrawn from the victim's wound. Made famous in the Zulu Wars of South Africa, as seen in the films Zulu and Zulu Dawn