Russian Shashka with Bayonet, Old Version

Enjoy Russian Shashka with Bayonet, Old Version

Russian shashka, Cossack sabre with bayonet, artificially aged



The shashka (Circassian = long knife ) is a sabre of Caucasian origin that was adopted by the Russian army in the 19th century and eventually became the legendary weapon of the famous Cossacks. The most distinctive feature of this sabre was its hilt, which had no handguard and was equipped with a distinctive downward-curved pommel. When used on horseback, the shashka was most effective due to its unique overall design and was therefore ideally suited for cavalry.



The beautiful piece we offer here is a replica of an original Soviet Cossack sabre of the 1927 model, which was manufactured in 1934 at the Zlatoust Arms Factory, USSR. During World War II, this type of NKVD shashka was still used in the ranks of the Red Army.



The single-edged, full-tang blade made of EN45 spring steel is unsharpened and has an artificial patina to simulate signs of wear. The finely detailed pommel is engraved with the initials CCCP , a star and a hammer and sickle. The markings and serial number that adorn the original artifact have been reproduced as faithfully as possible on the bolster or ferrule. The pommel and bolster are made of brass and have an antique finish. The fluted handle is made of wood.



A sleeve bayonet approximately 50 cm long for the so-called Mosin-Nagant repeating rifle is included.



This sabre is delivered with a brown wooden/leather scabbard. The bayonet cap, the mouthpiece and the cap are made of brass with an antique finish.



This sword is designed as a collector's item or decorative object and is also ideal as an accessory, for example to complete your costume.



Details:

- Material: blade made of en45 spring steel (carbon steel, not stainless), guard and ferrule made of brass with antique finish, wooden handle
- Total length: approx. 93.5cm

- Blade length: approx. 81.5 cm

- Blade thickness: approx. 5 mm (cutting edge approx. 1 mm)

- Handle length: approx. 2 cm (handle section approx. 6 cm)

- Maximum blade width: approx. 2.9 cm

- Center of gravity: approx. 22.5 cm in front of the guard

- Includes wooden case with genuine leather sheath and antique finish brass hardware.
- Includes steel bayonet.
- Weight (only sabre): approx. 0.82 kg

- Weight with case: approx. 1.32 kg

- Weight with sheath and bayonet: approx. 1.72 kg



The above specifications may vary slightly from specimen to specimen.



The steel used here is not stainless and may show slight signs of corrosion. We recommend taking care of the blade regularly, for example with Ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel products.



Please note:

This item is only sold to persons over 18 years of age. Please enter your date of birth on our order form. We also require a copy of your ID, driving licence or similar by email, scan, fax or post.
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