Original Imperial Russian WWI Era Model 1881 Dragoon Shashka Sword with Scabbard - Dated 1905 German Uniforms They are retained by plated

They are retained by plated steel dome-headed rivets dressed on the reverse

it is actually loaded through a hole in the bottom of the barrel about 7 inches from the muzzle

There do not appear to be any buttons missing on this set

This example has an 8 inch blade and an overall length of 13 1/4 inches

This example has the wartime tropical canvas harness

Original Imperial Russian WWI Era Model 1881 Dragoon Shashka Sword with Scabbard - Dated 1905 German Uniforms They are retained by platedOriginal 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. The 34 1 4 inch long blade is in very good condition, though it definitely does show use and age. It has some small nicks and dents near the point, with minor oxidation.