Original British Royal Navy Anti-Boarding Pike - War of 1812 Era Spanish Ordnance ” The story of the

” The story of the French occupation contributed to America’s decision to enter the war

even the handguard

An unusual infantry accessory often overlooked by the collector

with shortened number 584 on the rear of the cylinder and barrel

and Helmstadt on July 25

Original British Royal Navy Anti-Boarding Pike - War of 1812 Era Spanish Ordnance ” The story of theOriginal Item: One Only. Recently discovered in an old barn near the 1812 Battle site on LAKE ERIE this is truly what we call a "Barn find". The wood shaft 43" long, is very matured and is totally original. It is topped with an iron spear head of 9 1 2", which is covered in 200 years of rust pitting and it still retains its bottom mount, 5", also of iron and well rusted, making the weapon's overall and original length 57 1 2". Traditionally "Boarding"