UBB.threads Forums Edged Weapons Hunting, Forestry, and Shooting Forum named fancy hirschfanger-blued gilt etchings etc.

good-looking fancy, no MM fanger. but I have a few Qs.:

1. why no clamshell? personal choice and reluctance to cover the fine guard- which is the same both sides? no sign at all it was made with a 'shell

2. anyone seen a big beefy handle nearly six inches long? TW never has.

3. scrolls read 'jagdschutz-verein der rheinprovinz kgl. foerster kahlen in reisholz.' anyone have info on herr Kahlen, his seniority or his connection to the kaiser, if any?

4. the fanger doesn't quite seat in the shrunken scabbard and is about 1.5 inches 'out.' TW wants $100 for a fix but any ideas I can try, i.e. wooden form or dowel left in for a few days?

thanks a mint for all comments.

'jagdschutz-verein der rheinprovinz kgl. foerster kahlen in reisholz'


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