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8th June 2016, 06:03 PM
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Hi Casey,
it has the shape of a 16th C wing spear or boar spear it could be a halberd to. Is it heavy for its size ? if it is it could be cast iron. kind regards Ulfberth |
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8th June 2016, 06:22 PM
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But ... if it has no socket
 
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9th June 2016, 12:46 AM
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Spanish colonial would be as good a guess as any. It is from the right area and era. Likewise, Span colonial pieces could be incredibly primitive and rudimentary due to their isolation in the New World. The raised bar is definitely odd, rather like a bolster to pierce armor. Without a socket (assuming one didn't break off? Do you see signs of such?), it looks like a parrying dagger/sword as made by a blacksmith. Interesting piece!
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9th June 2016, 07:19 AM
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The missing socket makes it puzzling indeed, perhaps it broke of as Elay said or was removed to be used as a tool.
Although the shape of the socket seem to be there ? If its cast iron it will probably be later if not , I would place this late 15th to half 16th C.  kind regards Ulfberth |
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9th June 2016, 08:04 AM
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Could it be a stake or tether of some kind?
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9th June 2016, 02:01 PM
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Could it be a plug bayonet?
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9th June 2016, 02:39 PM
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9th June 2016, 04:55 PM
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As noted by Fernando, an excellent suggestion, and quite feasible if that grip obviously would concur with a gun barrel. The frontier smiths were quite creative and innovative, and often followed known European styles in fashioning their implements and arms etc. The colonies in New Spain were known for their array of often long obsolete forms of weaponry and all manner of armor, which of course was often duplicated in leather. Clearly the center rib on this would offer strength in penetration so also would support the idea of a plug bayonet. I honestly had not thought of that! Well done Blue Lander! Thank you . |
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