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			Join Date: May 2005 
				Location: Merseyside, UK 
				
				
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			I bought this sword from eBay and it arrived this morning. It is the first ever antique weapon I have bought. According to the caption it is a 19th century Indian talwar. I have taken some rather rushed photos, and I would be grateful for your opinions on the genuineness of this item. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I would also be grateful for any advice on how to clean, care for and store this item, as I have absolutely no idea!  | 
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