1904M Russian Kuban Cossack Troop Lower Ranks Shasqua, Sold

In good condition, a rare and guaranteed authentic WW1 1904M Russian Kuban Cossack Troop Lower Ranks Shasqua (shaska), dated 1916.

Rare! 100% authentic. Marked (in cyrillic) "KKB" one side (abbreviation translation Kuban Cossack Troops) and the "ZOF" Zlatoust weapons factory mark with date (1916) and two inspection stamps the obverse.

29 1/8 twin fullered blade in good condition; some nicks / chips / slight damage to cutting edge, some light former rust / patina. Blade firm in the wooden hilt / grip. Synthetic leather covered wooden scabbard in sound condition. The shasqua sheathes and draws well, and recesses correctly into the top bulbous section of the scabbard.

Oh, if only swords could talk. Rare and authentic and only £x (too late, now sold - original sales price divulged for small fee). Please quote item reference number AB33 (0084). Further / large images available upon request.