#20 • 17th Century Swiss Halberd

Part of The Ray Howser Firearms Collection, 1931-2026 (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Starting at $1,000.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Nov 20, 2026 10:00 AM EST

European Swiss Pole-arm known as a Halberd Circa mid to late 17th Century. Primarily used by foot soldiers and derived from the spike and the axe. Used offensively against cavalry throughout Europe during the 17th century and earlier. Many regional variations were used in Germany, Austria, and Italy. This Halberd has a concave axe blade with a cross punched through it and a makers mark heavily embossed on the right side, an angled rear beak featuring a downward turned hook, and a narrow 16.5" square-shaped thrusting spike style blade. It's mounted on a Octagonal pole attached on 4 of the broad sides with 10" side straps and round top nails. The wood pole itself is around 80" long, and overall length is 99.25". This pole has likely been replaced at some point. Metal is lightly pitted with a small crack in the top of the axe blade, along with some heavy dents on the bottom of the axe and hook parts, but displays well. Wood is in excellent shape. Overall in very good condition for age.