19c Balkan Greco-Turkish Yataghan?

kronckew · 19th December 2022, 02:09 PM

Possibly Bulgarian? Karakulak? Comments and any other info appreciated. Thanks.

The Auctioneer kept saying I was from UK and the other bidder was from Bulgaria. If he's one of our members, sorry, but

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Sadly, no scabbard, blade appears rusty but not pitted. Tiny bit of tip gone.

Unusual brass bolster/tunkou finger ring as part of the grip. Wood slab sides. 62 cm. overall.

Will be doing a bit of cleaning & active rust/verdigris removal. Will post better pics after...

19th December 2022, 02:09 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,259	19c Balkan Greco-Turkish Yataghan? Possibly Bulgarian? Karakulak? Comments and any other info appreciated. Thanks. The Auctioneer kept saying I was from UK and the other bidder was from Bulgaria. If he's one of our members, sorry, but . Sadly, no scabbard, blade appears rusty but not pitted. Tiny bit of tip gone. Unusual brass bolster/tunkou finger ring as part of the grip. Wood slab sides. 62 cm. overall. Will be doing a bit of cleaning & active rust/verdigris removal. Will post better pics after... Attached Images