Lot 68:
Spanish Model 1907 Artillery Bolo Machete, Fabrica de Toledo
Sold for: $75
Description
A Spanish Model 1907 Artillery Bolo Machete manufactured by the Fabrica de Armas de Toledo. This robust sidearm features a heavy, single-edged high-carbon steel blade with a prominent wide fuller extending approximately two-thirds of the length, terminating in a spear point. The hilt is constructed with a steel crossguard featuring circular finials. The grip is composed of two checkered wood scales secured to the full tang by two slotted steel screws and recessed nuts, ending in a distinctive steel birds-head pommel with a downward hook. The obverse ricasso is stamped with a rectangular mark containing the word ARTILLERIA above the Spanish artillery emblem of crossed cannons beneath a crown, with FABRICA DE TOLEDO at the bottom. The reverse ricasso is stamped with the serial number 32909.
Blade Length: 11.5 inches
Total Length: 17 inches.
Condition report:
The steel blade and hilt components exhibit a dark, mottled aged patina with significant surface oxidation and areas of light pitting throughout. The blade shows evidence of past sharpening and minor nicks along the cutting edge. The wooden grip scales show heavy wear consistent with military use, including darkening from handling and minor smoothing or bruising to the checkering. The assembly remains structurally sound. The original scabbard is absent.
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