A shamshir, North India, probably Uttar Pradesh, 19th century, dated 1270 AH (1853 AD) at the end of the scabbard, 96.5 cm long

A shamshir, North India, probably Uttar Pradesh, 19th century, dated 1270 AH (1853 AD) at the end of the scabbard, 96.5 cm long

Traces of rust on the blade

Scratches on the blade

Glue running between the handle and the blade

Overall wear to the surface

Missing threads and worn out threads

The blade does not fit easily into the scabbard

Traces of small knocks on the scabbard

Small chips on the scabbard

A lower ring with visible weld marks