Original 17th Century Polish Spiked War Hammer - circa 1680 German Navy - Kreigsmarine Only the ricasso and fullers

Only the ricasso and fullers still show full finish

and once the hammer was released the weapon discharged

1944 and was manufactured by DURKEE-ATWOOD CO

The engraving on the top of the barrel is mostly clear:

fine craftsmanship and finish and by the perforated cooling jacket over the barrel

Original 17th Century Polish Spiked War Hammer - circa 1680 German Navy - Kreigsmarine Only the ricasso and fullersOriginal Item: Only One Available. This interesting spiked war hammer dates close to the Siege of Vienna by the Ottoman Empire. At the time all of Europe was very concerned with this Middle Eastern Scourge. Poland, one of the most over run Countries in European History, has been fighting for its existence since time began it seems. The Mongol hordes of the 14th and 15th Centuries, the Russians, the Ottomans, the Germans and even the French in 1812.