ENGLISH HALBERD C.1740-80

Standard pattern for the French and Indian Wars as well as The Revolution. See Neumann 7.PA. Iron head with a medially ridged spear point. Tapered socket with iron spear point. Integral cheek straps securing it to its original haft. Total length 74 1/4". The spear point unscrews and releases the axe blade for storage and transport. That screw joint loose and now secured with a thin shim which locks the blade tight. The metal smooth with surface patination. The haft with deep age color. Rarely found in this condition on today’s market.