Arabic script, e.g. Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim), common on Islamic blades from the 17th–19th centuries. IDENTIFICATION (Best Estimate): Type: Shamshir (possibly Indo-Persian or Ottoman) Blade: Curved, fullered, possibly made of high-carbon steel—could be wootz, though not confirmed from photos alone. Inscription: Arabic script, likely religious (e.g. Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim), common on Islamic blades from the 17th–19th centuries. Hilt: Cast brass with knuckle guard, more utilitarian than decorative—suggests practical military use. CONDITION: Blade: Moderate to heavy oxidation, pitting, edge nicks—definitely seen action or spent decades in poor storage. Hilt: Solid and intact—shows wear, but no major damage. Overall: Structurally complete but well-aged. Collectors call it “barn-found charm.”

3 ft