Hi, I'm new to antique weapons and just acquired this. The lady that I got it from thought it was a whaling spear, I was thinking more medieval. What is puzzling to me is the slot below the spear head. At first I though halberd?? Any information would be appreciated. The overall length is 79"

Thanks!

Dan

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Harpoons tend to have barbed heads or toggles. I agree it's likely an 18th or early 19th century halberd, where the sheet iron ax blades are riveted into the spear point.
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Another example:
http://www.antiqueweaponstore.com/Spanish%20C...th%20C.htm

And more on this thread:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18964

Thanks so much! That's it!! I wish I could find the middle part :(