Original Victorian Era Zulu War Iklwa Twisted Neck Spear Spanish Artillery 22 Short Rifle Mk III

22 Short Rifle Mk III in 1913 by the London Small Arms Company (L

his son and heir

Constructed by a precision-minded master craftsman exclusively for IMA this display gun was built from and IMA all original WW2 era parts set that includes an original demilitarized receiver

Copper plated

Left frame is marked "COLTS / PATENT"

Original Victorian Era Zulu War Iklwa Twisted Neck Spear Spanish Artillery 22 Short Rifle Mk IIIOriginal Item: Only One Available. Under Shaka Zulu, the Zulu warrior carried a short stabbing spear with an approximate 10 18 inch blade over 1. 5 inches wide fastened with wrapping to a 30 long wooden shaft. The head of the spear has a twisted neck and an iron forged base for hammering on the cowhide shield during pre battle chants and celebrations. The ZULU IKLWA is a shorter style assegai. This weapon was known as the iklwa or ixwa for the sound