Produced at an unknown date, this katar was later upgraded by adding a pair of box lock percussion pistols to the support arms, running parallel to the blade. Measuring 25 1/8" in overall length, with a blade measuring 14 1/2" long and 2 9/10" wide, with wide double fullers, reinforced tip, Damascus pattern steel and light floral engraving at the base. The hilt measures 11 1/4" long and 3 7/10" wide, with dual grasping bars, concave support arms, and a pair of box lock screw barrel pistols, clamped and screwed into position with light engraving to match the blade, and one marked "TIPURIZ" on the side.

Good as period modified, showing a mixed gray patina on the katar, with a few areas of brown discoloration and scattered pitting and handling marks. The Damascus pattern is strong on the blade. The pistols are in similar condition, showing traces of a blue patina. Mechanically very good.