Original Imperial Russian WWI Era Model 1881 Dragoon Shashka Sword Dated 1884 with Scabbard Made to Fit Mosin Bayonet Snider Rifle Parts or sold to other soldiers

or sold to other soldiers to earn money

with more than 20

these disks can still emit a very faint eery bluish glow - even without exposure to UV

and in presenting such specimens as are now in its custody the Department feels assured that proper disposition will be made for their safe-keeping so as to render them of permanent value to your Grand Army Post as historical relics

Overall Length: 10 inches

Original Imperial Russian WWI Era Model 1881 Dragoon Shashka Sword Dated 1884 with Scabbard Made to Fit Mosin Bayonet Snider Rifle Parts or sold to other soldiersOriginal Item: One One Available. This is a very rare example of an Imperial Russian Model 1881 Dragoon Shashka, which was not later destroyed or defaced after the Russian Revolution. Unlike most designs used, this has a handguard, whereas these usually do not even have a cross guard. The 34 1 4 inch long blade is in very good condition, though it definitely does show use and age. It has been plated and then sharpened, and there are some small nicks