Original Imperial Russian WWI Era Model 1881 Dragoon Shashka Sword Dated 1884 with Scabbard Made to Fit Mosin Bayonet Snider Rifle Parts Overall Length: 10 inches

Overall Length: 10 inches

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Under the lid is the following:

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

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

Original Imperial Russian WWI Era Model 1881 Dragoon Shashka Sword Dated 1884 with Scabbard Made to Fit Mosin Bayonet Snider Rifle Parts Overall Length: 10 inchesOriginal 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