The world has created a huge number of different types of weapons. However, in this industry there are also the most expensive copies, which can also be called a work of art. Naturally, first of all, expensive and exquisite edged weapons appeared, and later they began to decorate firearms. Information about the most expensive weapon in the world, its varieties, features and price will be presented in this TOP-10.
Melee weapons
The most expensive melee weapons in the world are those samples that have a long history. The undisputed leader in the ranking of expensive specimens is the Bao Teng saber, which costs 7.5 million US dollars.
A total of 90 ceremonial sabers were made by order of the Chinese emperor in 1748, each of them received a serial number and a name. Bao Teng is one of them. Its hilt was made of white jade and then adorned with various precious stones. In 2008 she wassold at Sotheby's in London for the record amount mentioned earlier.
The next representative of the TOP 10 most expensive weapons in the world is the saber of Napoleon Bonaparte. Its cost is 6.5 million US dollars. This is truly a true work of art. The weapon has magnificent decorations made of gold. The unique patterned painting impresses with its beauty. This ceremonial saber was passed down in the family from generation to generation, and for a time it was owned by Napoleon. One of his descendants sold the weapon in 2007 for a hefty price.
Other representatives of the TOP-10
The most expensive weapon in the world also includes the Nasrid dagger. It is named after the ancient dynasty, which at one time had great influence and, among other things, owned the territories of present-day Spain, which at that time was called the Emirate of Grenada. The dagger was made by the best craftsmen, its handle is decorated with gold and the most unique braided patterns. To date, its cost is 6 million US dollars.
Almost twice the price of Shah Jahan's dagger, which is $3.3 million. This elegant dagger has a curved blade and looks like a huge sharp metal fang. The blade itself is decorated with reverse etching, and the scabbard has embossed patterns. For a long period of time, such a Mughal heritage was impossible to acquire.
To the most expensive weapon in the worldincludes a dagger bearing the name "Pearl of the East". This copy was created in 1966. It strikes with the beauty and high cost of its finishes. The dagger is adorned with 153 emeralds and nine diamonds. Its current value is $2.1 million.
Grant's saber and Qianlong Emperor's knife
When General Willis Grant took over as Commander-in-Chief of the United States, the grateful citizens of Kentucky presented him with a ceremonial saber. Despite the fact that it costs several times cheaper (1.6 million US dollars) than Napoleon's saber, it is not inferior to it in beauty. The craftsmen made a magnificent example of edged weapons, decorating its blade with gold etching, and the scabbard with 26 diamonds, which create the general's initials - UG.
The most expensive weapon in the world is the Qianlong Emperor's knife. Its price is 1.24 million dollars, and it was made in the distant 7th century AD. e. This exquisite hunting knife has an antelope horn handle encrusted with precious stones. The scabbard was crafted from precious jade.
Admiral Nelson's saber and Indian Talwar
The TOP 10 most expensive weapons in the world are completed by the items discussed below.
The Talwar saber is estimated at about 720 thousand US dollars. It is considered a weapon against demons. The exquisitely crafted blade of the saber has gold embossing (etching), and its handle is decorated with a scattering of precious stones.
Admiral Nelson's saber against the background of other expensive specimens described earlier, looksmore modest, but also applies to representatives of the most expensive weapons in the world. The saber has a long, straight blade, and part of the hilt and hilt are made of gold and ivory. Today it is worth about 550 thousand US dollars, and its main value lies in the fact that it belonged to the famous Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson.
The most expensive firearm in the world
Firearms have been encrusted with precious stones and adorned with gold since their inception. This was most widely used in the creation of hunting rifles, which are made using precious woods decorated with silver and gold, and the barrels are made of Damascus steel. Quite often the shank, neck of the stock, stock and cheek of the stock are decorated with amazing patterns on hunting themes or braided floral or geometric patterns.
One of the most expensive shotguns are the gunsmith P. Hofer. He creates guns whose price tag is equal to a figure with six zeros. It should be noted that the master produces no more than six guns a year, almost all of which are real works of art. For example, one of the last works of the master was sold for almost 1 million US dollars.
Among the rifled weapons, the leader is the "VO Falcon" rifle from the master Vigo Olsen. Its cost reaches 820 thousand US dollars. This hunting rifle not only has high performance in terms of range and accuracy, but is also made with a special chic. Atthe best and most expensive materials are used in its manufacture.
Pistols
Pistols also have a high cost, but most often what matters is not what they are made of (this is secondary), but what kind of history they have. A good example of this is a pair of D. Washington pistols. It is worth saying that they do not differ in any sophistication, but are ordinary firearms. However, they were sold at auction for $1,986,000.
In the Arab countries, the decoration of modern firearms with gold, platinum and diamonds is widespread. There are even specimens made entirely of precious metal. However, it should be noted that several shots can be fired from such a weapon, since gold is a soft metal, and the barrel of a pistol or machine gun is simply deformed.
