Original Imperial Russian WWI Era Model 1881 Dragoon Officer’s Shashka Sword with Scabbard & Nicholas II Cypher on Pommel Japanese Replica Range was determined by the

Range was determined by the amount of propellant charge used and the angle of the barrel

Specifications:Blade Length: 31"Blade Style: Single Edge w/ FullerOverall length: 37 1/2“Basket dimensions: 5 1/2" width x 5 1/2” length

which lists that he guarded War Prisoners including Goering

It was adopted by the Prussians (as the 1811 pattern or "Blücher Säbel") and used by Portuguese and Spanish cavalry

The bayonets do have pitting present

Original Imperial Russian WWI Era Model 1881 Dragoon Officer’s Shashka Sword with Scabbard & Nicholas II Cypher on Pommel Japanese Replica Range was determined by theOriginal 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. This example appears to be an officers variation with an ornate engraved hilt with the cypher of Nicholas II on the side of the pommel. The 28 inch long plated blade is