VERY RARE AND NICE RUSSIAN KINDJAL, FOR SHASHKA AND RUSSIAN SWORD, XIX, ORIGINAL

Description

Here is a superb Cossack kindjal, made by Caucasian gunsmiths. The kindjal is a traditional Russian weapon, it can be called a large knife or a dagger. These superb pieces were most of the time made by local Caucasian craftsmen (Omarov, Guzunov ...) or official and necessarily more regulatory factories, such as the Zlatoust or Tula factory. Kindjals were widely used in the Russian Empire until the end of it in 1917. We also know a few examples made during the Soviet era, but they were only decorative or ceremonial weapons, used during military parades.
Total length :
43 cm
Length without the scabbard :
37.05 cm
Handle length :
9.3cm
Blade width :
27.74 cm
Description
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This magnificent dagger is composed of a black handle inlaid with silver plating chiseled on the rivets as well as on the scabbard buckle. With an extremely rare blade in the shape of a sword, inspired by French models, a beautiful blade still shiny, some traces due to time without gravity. The scabbard is sewn leather covered with a silver trim too. No play, very nice and solid piece. Nicolas II or Alexander III period.
You will find more information on the subject in the books of A.N. Kulinski or in Arms Gazette n ° 184, December 1988.
By purchasing this rare Cossack Kindjal, you will be in possession of a magnificent witness to the tragic Russian history of the beginning of the 20th century. But also a formidable weapon and very finely decorated by the best Russian gunsmiths of the time ! ! !
VERY RARE AND NICE KINDJAL, ORIGINAL
PLEASE NOTE :
The piece is unique, I don't have a duplicate !
Conditions
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I answer your questions, do not hesitate!
No return possible.
I am not responsible for postage delays and losses,
this is why I offer payment by paypal or credit card so your purchase will be covered.
Payment therefore possible by bank transfer, credit card and paypal.
SHIPPING
Europe :
25 euros
Poland and Bulgaria :
50 euros
China, Canada, U.S.A. :
80 euros (By Fedex)
Don't let this unique collector's item slip away, there won't be something for everyone.
Good luck !