American eel spear

Measurements
length: 52 1/4"
head: 22"
tines: 6 1/2"
shaft: 30 1/2"
weight: 4 lb 14.4 oz

A viciously barbed eel-gigging spear, North American, early 1900's. Heavy forged six-tined head. Original shaft, broken to a shorter length. Imagine the size of the eel that got away!