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Imperial Russian Trooper Asiatic Pattern 1834 Shashka
Price: $4500
Inventory # sor_0234
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DESCRIPTION: Imperial
Russian trooper Asiatic Model 1834 shashka issued to lower ranking
soldiers of cavalry and dragoon regiments. According to Kulinsky,
this model of shashka was in service with Imperial Russian cavalry
and dragoon regiments till 1917. The shashka was manufactured
in Zlotoust' Arms Factory in 1917, as indicated
by markings on the blade. There are also several Russian markings
on the blade, "A", "Crown over AD",
"42", etc. Plain, slightly curved blade with
one broad fuller on each side. Hardwood hilt with steel furniture.
Complete with black leather over wood scabbard with brass fittings.
The Russian proofs are stamped on all the scabbard brass fittings.
The scabbard has brass hangers for a Mosin-Nagant M.1891 socket
bayonet (not included). CONDITION: Very good+ to fine.
The wooden grip is well preserved with only minor handling marks.
The blade is in fine condition with some light sharpening marks.
Some scattered dark staining of surface rust and patina on the
blade. Some small nicks are present on the blade edge. Some metal
roughness caused by corrosion at the tip of the blade. The markings
are clearly visible on the blade. Careful cleaning and polishing
of the blade would greatly improve the overall presentation of
the sword. The scabbard is in overall very good condition. There
is some wear to the leather on scabbard. Some surface cracks
are also visible on leather. The scabbard drag is in fine condition
with no wear. All original condition with no restorations!
Well balanced Imperial Russian shashka! Overall length:
41 inches. Blade length: 34 inches. (Ref. "Russian Edged
Weapons, Polearms & Bayonets 18-20th c., Volume I"
by Alexander Kulinsky, pp. 144-146: also: "Russkoe Kholodnoie
Oruzhie" by Alexander Kulinsky, pp.73-74). |
Imperial Russian Civil Service Officer Sword M.1855
Price: $4500
Inventory # sor_0235
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Imperial
Russian civil service officer sword M.1855 with an original sword
knot. This type of the sword was used by Imperial Russian
government officials, civil servants and court officials in the
second half of the 19th century and in the early 20 century.
Slim, straight blade without a fuller. No maker's markings are
stamped on the blade. Brass grip, crossguard and "D"-guard.
The crossguard has a shield with the Imperial Russian double-head
eagle (please, see pictures). Complete with wooden scabbard with
brass furniture. There is no leather on the wooden scabbard (the
latter seems to be manufactured this way). CONDITION: Fine.
The sword is well preserved with only minor wear to the blade
and scabbard. The brass grip is solid with no cracks. The blade
is in very good condition with some occasional metal roughness
and patina. No nicks to the edges of the blade. The wooden scabbard
is free of cracks. There are some small dings and handling marks
on the scabbard brass furniture. Overall length: 31 inches. Blade
length: 25 inches. (Ref. "Russkoe Kholodnoie Oruzhie"
by Alexander Kulinsky, pp.144-145). |
Central Asia Shashka
Price: $1975
Inventory # sor_0232
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce shashka of
the type used in Russian Central Asia (Turkestan) and Afghanistan
in 18th and 19th Century. Massive, slightly curved blade
with a single fuller. The blade shows excellent cutting qualities.
Some maker's markings are stamped on the lower part of the blade
(please, see pictures). Two piece wooden grip with steel fittings.
No scabbard. CONDITION: Very good. The shashka is in all
original, uncleaned "as found" condition. The hardwood
grip is solid with no cracks. The blade is in good condition
with scattered light surface rust. Most of the rust on the blade
should clean nicely. No nicks to the edge of the blade. The blade
is still very sharp. All the parts are original to the sword.
All original condition with no restorations! Overall length:
39 inches. Blade length: 32.75 inches. (Ref. "Les Armes
Orientales" by Iaroslav Lebedynsky, pp.75-76). |
Imperial Russian Pioneer Short Sword M.1834
Price: $975
Inventory # sor_0231
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DESCRIPTION: Imperial Russian
pioneer short sword M.1834. According to Kulinsky, this type
of short sword was issued to lower ranks in pioneer and engineer
regiments. It was also used by Imperial Russian foot artillery.
Sawtooth blade with French-style brass hilt. Imperial Russian
proofs are present on the blade and on the grip. A date, "1838"
is stamped on the brass crossguard. No scabbard. Overall length:
24.75 inch. Blade length: 19 inch. CONDITION: Fine+ .
The brass hilt is nicely preserved with just minor handling marks
and some small dings. The markings on the brass hilt, as well
as on the blade are still visible. The blade is in fine condition
with some scattered light patina. There is a couple of nicks
to the blade edge. The sword does not show any repairs. All the
parts are original to the sword. Scarce Imperial Russian short
sword! (Ref. "Russian Edged Weapons, Polearms &
Bayonets 18-20th c., Volume I" by A.N. Kulinsky, pp.
192-193). |
Nazi (ex-Soviet) Cavalry Shashka M.1927
Price: $650
Inventory # sor_0224
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DESCRIPTION: Nazi
(ex-Soviet) cavalry shashka M.1927. Virtually identical with
M.1881 Imperial Russian shashka, except for the Soviet markings.
Soviet "CCCP", star and state emblem to bird's head
pommel were removed during the World War Two by Soviet soldiers
in German service (RONA, ROA, Cossacks, etc.). Plain,
slightly curved blade in original polish. Soviet stamps and symbols
on the blade. Brass mounts. Spiral wood grip. No scabbard. CONDITION:
Excellent. The wooden grip is nicely preserved with just
a couple of minor handling marks. All the markings on brass fittings,
as well as on the blade are clearly visible. The blade is
in excellent condition with light sharpening marks and some occasional
light patina. No nicks to the blade edge. The sword does
not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the sword.
Overall length : 37.25 inch. Blade length: 31.75 inch. (Ref.
"Russian Edged Weapons, Polearms & Bayonets 18-20th
c., Volume II" by A.N. Kulinsky, pp. 10-11). |
Scarce Imperial Russian Navy Cadet Saber M. 1811
Price: $3975
Inventory # sor_0223
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce
Imperial Russian Navy cadet saber M.1811. The navy cadet
M.1811 saber is a smaller version of the navy officer M.1811
saber. This type of sword was issued to the cadets at the Imperial
Russian navy schools. The sword does not display any markings.
Narrow, slightly curved blade with central fuller. Brass "D"
guard with two protective branches. Brass wire wrapped around
the leather covered grip. No scabbard. CONDITION: Excellent.
The grip is in excellent, original condition. The blade is well
preserved, with just traces of patina. Some polishing marks are
visible on the blade. No nicks to the blade edge. The brass guard
is very solid. The sword does not show any repairs. All the parts
are original to the sword. Overall length: 34.25 inches. Blade
length: 29 inch. Very difficult to find early Imperial Russian
Navy cadet saber in all original condition! |
Very Nice Soviet Cavalry Officer Shashka M.1927
Price: $1675
Inventory # sor_0222
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DESCRIPTION: Very
nice Soviet World War Two era M.1927 cavalry officer shashka!
Soviet "CCCP", five pointed star and the
state emblem, "Hammer and Sickle" is engraved
on the bird's head pommel. This type of shashka was issued to
officers and command personnel of Red Cavalry, according to Kulinsky.
Soviet crests were routinely removed from swords during the World
War Two by Soviet soldiers in German service (RONA, ROA, Cossacks,
etc.). This saber, however, has all the markings intact. The
sword is virtually identical with Imperial Russian M.1881
cossack shashka, except for the Soviet markings. The sword was
manufactured by NMZ factory in 1943, as indicated
by markings on the blade. The upper scabbard fitting shows following
markings, "K". The lower scabbard fittings
also displays small Soviet marks. Plain, slightly curved blade.
Soviet stamps and symbols on the blade. Brass mounts. Spiral
wood grip. Brass mounted, black wooden scabbard with no provision
for bayonet. CONDITION: Excellent. The wooden grip is
nicely preserved with just a couple of minor handling marks.
All the markings on brass fittings, as well as on the blade are
clearly visible. The scabbard shows only minor wear and handling
marks. The blade is in excellent condition with light sharpening
marks. No nicks to the blade edge. The blade is covered with
dry out cosmoline, which effectively protected it from corrosion.
Overall length in scabbard: 38 inch. Blade length: 31.75 inch.
Very attractive, well preserved Soviet officer shashka!
(Ref. "Russian Edged Weapons, Polearms & Bayonets
18-20th c., Volume II" by A.N. Kulinsky, pp. 10-11). |
Nazi Presentation Cavalry Shashka M.1881
Price: $2975
Inventory # sor_0221
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce
Imperial Russian M.1881 shashka with German language inscription
on the upper brass mount of the hilt, "Erinnerung Kiev
1942". Nazi swastika is engraved on the bird's head
pommel, where the Imperial Russian initials are usually displayed.
Russian markings were routinely removed from swords during the
World War Two by Soviet soldiers in German service (RONA, ROA,
Cossacks, etc.). The sword was manufactured at the Zlotoust'
Arms Factory in 1907, as indicated by markings on
the blade and on the hilt's lower brass mount. Plain, slightly
curved blade. Imperial Russian stamps and symbols are present
on the blade. Blade is also nicely marked with Imperial Russian
Eagle and several military proofs and numbers ("55",
"A" and "Crown over A", please,
see pictures). Brass mounts of the grip and scabbard. Spiral
wood grip. Leather covered wooden scabbard with no provision
for bayonet. CONDITION: Fine. The wooden grip has a couple
of hairline cracks. All the markings on brass fittings, as well
as on the blade are clearly visible. The scabbard shows only
minor wear and handling marks. The blade is in very good condition
with light sharpening marks and some nicks to the blade
edge. Occasional metal roughness on the blade. Overall length
in scabbard: 36.25 inch. Blade length: 29.75 inch. Very scarce,
one of the kind Nazi shashka! (Ref. "Russian Edged
Weapons, Polearms & Bayonets 18-20th c., Volume I"
by A.N. Kulinsky, pp. 157-158). |
Imperial Russian Infantry Trooper Short Sword (Hanger) M.1848
Price: $975
Inventory # sor_0210
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DESCRIPTION: Imperial Russian
infantry trooper short sword (hanger) M.1848. According to
Kulinsky, this type of short sword was issued to lower ranks
of the detached Caucasian corps in 1848. In 1855 it was adopted
by infantry, foot artillery, pioneers and engineers. It stayed
in service as a dress side weapon till the beginning of the World
War One. Double edged blade with French-style brass hilt. Imperial
Russian proofs are present on the blade, crossguard and on the
grip. Imperial Russian Double Headed Eagle and a date,
"1851" is stamped on the brass crossguard. No
scabbard. Overall length: 24.75 inch. Blade length: 18.75 inch.
CONDITION: Very good . The brass hilt is well preserved
with some handling marks and scratches. The markings on the brass
hilt, as well as on the blade are still visible. The blade is
in good condition with some scattered patina and some roughness
near its tip. Some nicks and sharpening marks are visible on
the blade edge. The sword does not show any repairs. All the
parts are original to the sword. Scarce Imperial Russian short
sword! (Ref. "Russian Edged Weapons, Polearms &
Bayonets 18-20th c., Volume I" by A.N. Kulinsky, pp.
194-195). |
Soviet M.1940 Naval Cutlass with Inscription on the Blade
Price: $975
Inventory # sor_0181
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DESCRIPTION: Very
nice Soviet M.1940 Naval Cutlass with the inscription on the
blade, "For The Second Rank Captain Yuriy Nikolaevich
Kotov in memory of his service in the Leningrad Navy Base, June
16, 1985, city of Leningrad". This is a longer version
of basically similar naval cadet cutlass. The cadet cutlass length
is 86 cm, while this cutlass length is 95 cm. This type of cutlass
was most likely carried only during the naval parades, or on
other special occasions. The blade displays a serial number,
"9360". Plain, slightly curved blade. Steel mounts.
Spiral wood grip. Steel mounted, black wooden scabbard. CONDITION:
Excellent. The wooden grip is nicely preserved with no visible
handling marks. The scabbard show only minor wear and light handling
marks. The blade is in excellent condition without any sharpening
marks. No nicks to the blade edge. The sword does not show
any repairs. All the parts are original to the sword. Overall
length in scabbard: 37.25 inch. Blade length: 29 inch. Very
interesting Soviet naval cutlass! (Ref. "Russian
Edged Weapons, Polearms & Bayonets 18-20th c., Volume II"
by A.N. Kulinsky, pp. 52-53). |
Beautiful Caucasian/Cossack Men's Belt (19th Century)
Price: $1675
Inventory # dag_0066
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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful 19th century
Caucasian/Cossack men's belt! Natural color high quality
leather with elaborately decorated six silver niello fittings.
The belt was an essential part of the Caucasian dress. The pistols
and kindjals were usually attached to the belt in the society
where every man was a warrior. No maker's signature is present
on the silver fittings. Similar style belts were manufactured
and used in both, Chechnia and Dagestan. This type of belt was
also used by Russian Cossacks. CONDITION: Fine. The leather
is still soft and flexible. The silver fittings are well preserved.
Very attractive Caucasian belt! (Ref. "Chechen
Arms" , by Isa Askhabov, pp.102-133 and pp.167-169). |
CD-ROM: "Russian Edged Weapons. Side Arms, Staff Weapons
& Bayonets. Encyclopedia"
By Alexander Kulinsky
Price: $45
Inventory # rub_0028
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DESCRIPTION: Alexander
Kulinsky's Russian Edged Weapons Encyclopedia on CD-ROM! In English
language. Based on the collection of Military Historical
Museum of Artillery, Engineering and Signal Troops in Saint-Petersburg,
Russia. The work covers history of Russian edged
weapons from early 18th century to the present. Over two hundred
examples of swords, broad swords, foils, sabers, shashkas, knifes,
and daggers. Over 150 examples of mint and manufacturer marks
placed on various types of weapons. CD is brand new and in original
box. Great reference work by renowned authority of the subject.
A must for all collectors of Russian edged weapons! New.
Published in Saint-Petersburg, Russia in 2000. Shipping in
the USA: $4.50. |
