Original Victorian Era Zulu War Assegai Iklwa Short Spear circa 1879 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Production began in 1873 with

Production began in 1873 with the Single Action Army model 1873

carried by the European Crusaders in the 14th century

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although the Mk V could use any bayonet designed for the No

Original Victorian Era Zulu War Assegai Iklwa Short Spear circa 1879 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Production began in 1873 withOriginal Item: Only One Available. Under Shaka Zulu, the Zulu warrior carried a short stabbing spear with an approximate 8 10 inch blade over 1. 5 inches wide fastened with wrapping to a 30" long wooden shaft. The ZULU IKLWA is a shorter style assegai. This weapon was known as the iklwa or ixwa for the sound that was heard as it was withdrawn from the victim's wound. Made famous in the Zulu Wars of South Africa, as seen in the films "Zulu" and "Zulu