Original Ornate Southern Philippines Barong Short Sword with Engraved Mother of Pearl Decorated Scabbard Sharps Rifle in action at Gettysburg

in action at Gettysburg

The Flintlock Pistol

There does look to have been some past minor staining

44-40 caliber with a desirable 24" octagonal barrel

1908 - MAY 25

Original Ornate Southern Philippines Barong Short Sword with Engraved Mother of Pearl Decorated Scabbard Sharps Rifle in action at GettysburgOriginal Item: Only One Available. The barong is a thick, leaf shaped, single edged blade sword. It is a weapon used by Muslim Filipino ethnolinguistic groups like the Tausug, Sama Bajau, or Yakan in the Southern Philippines. This is most likely an early 20th century example, as indicated by the aluminum fittings on the scabbard. Many of these were brought home by USGIs after their service in the Philippine islands, and they then entered the