Original Ornate Indian 17th-18th Century Mughal Zahgnal Battle Axe with Decorated Bone Handle Flintlocks The stamping on the blade

The stamping on the blade is a bit light and partly off the blade on the maker side

The tang nut is excellent

but noting out of line with a rifle over 125 years in age

The action still retains a crown over V

They were generally used along with other "quiet" weapons such as trench knives

Original Ornate Indian 17th-18th Century Mughal Zahgnal Battle Axe with Decorated Bone Handle Flintlocks The stamping on the bladeOriginal Item. Only One Available. These are not only very unusual but also extremely RARE, and this is the first example that we have had! Known as a Mughal Empire Era "ZAHNGAL" Battle Axe, these usually date to the 17th Century. They were introduced first in Northern India by the Muslim Iranian "Mughals," who took over most of India in the 1600s, and controlled it until the 19th century. The axe head on this example most likely dates to the late