Lot 6433
A Russian Cossacks' shashka M 1881 for enlisted men
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Double-fullered back-edged blade (darkened, slightly stained); the only stamp, "A 173," appears on the ricasso. Diagonally grooved wooden grip; unmarked brass fittings lacking the Soviet emblem. Scabbard with a wooden core, black covering, and brass fittings; the only stamp, "1084," is on the locket. Includes a blued, square-section socket bayonet. Minor localized damage; clear signs of use and age. Length: 97 cm. An example lacking a manufacturer's mark, likely dating from the transitional period (c. 1917–1922).Condition: II Questions about the lot?
