Russian Cossack Sabre (Shashka) - 1942 Pattern

£75.00

The shashka originated among the mountain tribes of the Caucasus in the 12th or 13th century. Later most of the Russian Cossacks adopted the weapon. It gradually replaced the sabre in all cavalry units except hussars during the 19th century. Russian troops, having encountered it during their conquest of the Caucasus (1817-1864), preferred it to their issue sabres.

The Russian Caucasian Corps first adopted it in the 1830s. In 1882 a reorganization of the cavalry saw the regular dragoons armed with the shashka. Cossacks had received this type of sword earlier. Soviet cavalry carried several forms of shashka in the Second World War. Our shashka is forged from high quality EN9 steel and the polished blade is well tempered.

Total Length: 95cm
Blade Length: 81cm
Grip Length: 7cm
Weight: 0.950kg
Blade Thickness (base): 6.3mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 6mm
Blade Width (base): 3.1cm
Blade Width (CoP): 2.8cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 24cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 21cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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SKU: US-S-123

Stock Status: In stock

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The shashka originated among the mountain tribes of the Caucasus in the 12th or 13th century^] Later most of the Russian Cossacks adopted the weapon. It gradually replaced the sabre in all cavalry units except hussars during the 19th century. Russian troops, having encountered it during their conquest of the Caucasus (1817-1864), preferred it to their issue sabres.

The Russian Caucasian Corps first adopted it in the 1830s. In 1882 a reorganization of the cavalry saw the regular dragoons armed with the shashka. Cossacks had received this type of sword earlier. Soviet cavalry carried several forms of shashka in the Second World War. Our shashka is forged from high quality EN9 steel and the polished blade is well tempered.

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Brand	Universal Swords
Product Use	Living History
Edge	Blunt
Specification	Total Length: 95cm Blade Length: 81cm Grip Length: 7cm Weight: 0.950kg Blade Thickness (base): 6.3mm Blade Thickness (CoP): 6mm Blade Width (base): 3.1cm Blade Width (CoP): 2.8cm Point of Balance (PoB): 24cm Centre of Percussion (CoP): 21cm Blade: High Carbon Steel Edge: Blunt Pommel: Peened Scabbard: Leather, Wood, Brass All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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