Something a little different -- khukuri raffle. Pix & deal.

Bill Martino

Bill Martino

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The khukuki description from John:

Description:
An Indian made "Officer's" model from 1947-1950 Ivory and horn scale grips. Oval brass buutcap with with a split or doble ended tang. 12" blade, 17.5" o/a, 1.7 lbs
Blade marked "Tempered Steel Made in India" in the proper arch and position. Machined cho and excellent steel. Scabbard is in excellent shape and totally correct. Both beltstraps are intact with no tears or rips. Blade probably made under contract near Dehra Dun and handle finished by a regimental kami for presentation to an Indian Officer commanding a Gurkha Regiment.
This kukri was purchased in England from a retired Gurkha Officer who got it from his Uncle who was advising the transition of the Regiments in 1947. I could not verify this, but it could be from the 4th or 5th GR. I bought this knife in 1999.

The deal:

You get a shot at this khukuri for $20. Minimum of 25 entries required. If we don't get that many checks will be destroyed and an paYpal transfers cancelled.

Make checks payable to:

John Powell
737 N Point St
San Francisco CA 94109


Email payment entries to:

jpinsf@worldnet.att.net
 
Thanks to Bill and the 25 of you who have a shot at this nice ivory handled example. If you want to enter more than once, go for it.

All the names will be printed out, sent back to Bill and Yangdu will pick out the winner.

If this works out and everybody is happy with the raffle I will put up an early 19thc 'hanshee'. All it takes is the right amount of people.

I truly thank all those interested for the help and hope this doesn't seem too mercenary.

Good luck.
 
Donuts,
Absolutely. If the magic number isn't reached I will destroy any checks and those of you who went by the PayPal route should just cancel payment.

I will send up a flare when the number is reached and thanks for your interest.
 
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