Russian Crimean War Era, Artillery Short Sword, Sawback
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $850.00

Original era manufacture. A very clean example of what appears to be a Russian Artillery short sword of the Crimean War Era.The polished steel blade measures 19 inches in length, in very clean condition, with no corrosion issues. The spine has a sawback edge which begins 10 mm forward of the guard, and extends 24 centimeters down the length, where the blade begins a slight swell towards the point.There are several Cyrillic letters stamped into the ricasso, no other markings are visible on the blade.One piece, cast steel grip, with a date of 1834 stamped into the guard.Very sound, wood bodied scabbard, which is covered with a thin covering of black painted cloth, or canvas. The seam stitching is tight, and both attaching staples are secure, on the brass throat and chape.