Unknown sidearm/dirk
length: 23"
Overall style says mid-1800's European, other than that I've never seen one
of these before. Blade is fullered near one edge bayonet style, but that's
about the only resemblance to a bayonet. Wood grip was most likely wrapped
with wire. Pommel and crossguard are brass/bronze - pommel has a "Viking
face" and two Ceylonese-looking critters, crossguard has a similar critter.
There are faint remains of a maker's mark that I'm hoping someone will recognize.
This weapon was collected in Java, Indonesia, which may give some clue as to
it's origins.
blade: 17 1/4"
blade width: 1 1/16"
grip: 5 1/2"
guard: 4"
weight: 14 oz