{"product_id":"american-revolution-war-era-naval-pike-pilum-style-spear-w-heavy-tapered-blade-rare-18th-c-variant","title":"American Revolution War Era Naval Pike Pilum Style Spear w Heavy Tapered Blade| Rare 18th C. Variant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Revolutionary War era 18th-century naval pike or pilum-style spear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a rare and highly distinctive polearm variant with a heavy tapered blade. The head measures approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 1\/2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand is mounted on a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e55 1\/2 inch wooden pole\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the piece an overall length of approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e76 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. The head is marked with an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“R”\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“IO”\u003c\/strong\u003e, and what appears to be an additional stamp over the marking, all of which invite further research. Comparable examples are referenced in George Neumann’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSwords \u0026amp; Blades of the American Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e, page 225, no. 143PA, as well as Rodney Hilton Brown’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmerican Polearms\u003c\/em\u003e, page 50, plate 54, and page 153, plate 121.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaval pikes and related spear forms were essential close-quarters weapons during the 18th century, particularly aboard ships where firearms could be slow, smoke-filled, and difficult to reload in confined spaces. Polearms of this type were used in boarding actions, deck defense, guard duty, militia service, and shipboard security. The pilum-style heavy tapered blade gives this example a more unusual profile than standard straight pikes, placing it among the more specialized and visually compelling polearm forms of the Colonial America and Revolutionary War era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a strong and rare Revolutionary War era polearm with excellent reference support and real visual authority. The long heavy head, stamped markings, full mounted length, naval pike association, and published comparable examples make it an important lot for collectors of American Revolution arms, early naval weapons, colonial polearms, and 18th-century military equipment. Its unusual pilum-style form gives it the kind of distinctive character that stands out immediately in a serious collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For Reference, see Swords \u0026amp; Blades of the American Revolution by George C. Neumann PG. 225 143.PA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApproximately 76 inches overall, with a 20 1\/2 inch head mounted on a 55 1\/2 inch pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e5-star rated store trusted by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFast, reliable shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eExpertly handled collectibles, always packed with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44150046818378,"sku":"VLAD-08","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/37454885.jpg?v=1788378574","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/american-revolution-war-era-naval-pike-pilum-style-spear-w-heavy-tapered-blade-rare-18th-c-variant","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}