VERY RARE AND NICE RUSSIAN KINDJAL, NO SHASHKA SWORD, XIX, NICOLAS II, ORIGINAL

Description

Historical context
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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 mostly made by local Caucasian craftsmen (Omarov, Guzunov...) or official and necessarily more regulatory factories, such as the Zlatoust or Tula factory. The kindjals were widely used in the Russian Empire until the end of it in 1917. We also know some examples made during the Soviet era, but they were only decorative or ceremonial weapons, used during military parades.
Total length :
44,5 cm
Length without scabbard :
34,4 cm
Blade length :
23,65 cm
Handle length :
10,7 cm
Blade width :
3,75 cm
Description
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This magnificent '' Kindjal '' dagger is made up of a bakelite or horn handle, very solid, no play.
The blade is in good condition, very solid, burning, it has two central gutters, wooden scabbard, covered with leather antique and silver metal fittings, engraved. Part recovered and sold in the state as in the photos and in the description. The kindjal is 100% original and from the late 19th, early 20th century.
You will find more information on the subject in the books of A.N. Kulinski or in the gazette of weapons n°184, of December 1988. Very pleasant to hold in hands and even more to admire in the window! A superb place, very pleasant to hold in hand and even more to observe in the window ! ! !
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
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A magnificent and rare piece that will marvelously decorate your shop window as a relic of the best Russian and Caucasian craftsmen of the Tsarist era.
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VERY RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL
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ATTENTION :
The piece is unique, I do not have a duplicate.
Conditions
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I answer your questions, don't hesitate!
Additional photos on request.
Read the ad carefully before buying
No return possible.
I am not responsible for delays and losses in the post office,
that's why I offer you payment by paypal or by credit card so your purchase will be covered.
Payment therefore possible by bank transfer, credit card and paypal.
SHIPPING
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Europe :
25 euros
Poland and Bulgaria :
50 euros
China, Canada, U.S.A. :
65 euros
Don't let this unique collector's item escape you, there won't be one for everyone.
Good luck !