Product description
The shashka, Cherkessian for "long knife," is a saber 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 aspect of this saber was the hilt, which had no handguard and was equipped with a distinctive, downward-curved pommel. On horseback, the shashka was most effective due to its unique design, making it an excellent choice for cavalry. This beautiful piece is a replica of an original Soviet Cossack saber, model 1927, produced in 1934 at the Slatoust arms factory, USSR. During the Second World War, this type of NKVD shaschka was still used by the Red Army. The blade is made of EN45 spring steel and provided with an artificial patina to imitate signs of use. The finely detailed pommel is engraved with the initials C.C.C.P., a star and a hammer and sickle. On the crossguard, the markings and serial number that adorn the original artifact have been recreated as faithfully as possible. Both the pommel and crossguard are cast from brass and have an antique finish. The ribbed handle is made of wood. A bayonet with a length of approximately 50 cm for the so-called Mosin-Nagant bolt action rifle is included. This saber comes with a brown wooden/leather scabbard. The bayonet fitting, muzzle cap and baffle plate are made of brass with an antique finish.
Details:
Material: spring steel EN45
Edge: semi-sharp (1 mm)
Length: 93,5 cm
Blade length: 81,5 cm
Grip length: 6 cm
Max. blade width: 2.9 cm
Point of balance: 22.5 cm below crossguard
Weight with scabbard and bayonet: 1.72 kg
Supplied with scabbard and bayonet
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 2000 *
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Click here for more information on the European arms acts.
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Prevent rust and corrosion by oiling your weapons regularly. Remove rust easily with black sandpaper. Remove burrs with a whetstone. Make sure you have removed all burrs before using a battle-ready weapon, as they can cause wounds.
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
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