Unit Marked 1889 Imperial Russian M1868 Artillery Enlisted Sabre with Scabbard

Description

11/5/26 - For sale is an Imperial Russian Model 1868 artillery enlisted sabre (shashka) dated 1889, with its scabbard and unit markings. This pattern was carried by Russian artillerymen from the reign of Alexander II through WWI. It has the brass D-guard hilt with a curled quillon, a brass ferrule and pommel cap, and a carved spiral wood grip. The ricasso carries the crowned eagle acceptance stamp, the date "1889" and inspector marks, and the quillon block is unit marked "1 Б 57 А Б" for the 1st Battery of the 57th Artillery Brigade, with the weapon number "40" stamped on the ferrule. The single-edged curved blade has a broad fuller. The black leather scabbard has its brass throat with the frog stud, a brass middle band with hanging ring, and a brass drag. The blade shows a gray patina with scattered spotting and some darker areas, the brass has an even patina, and the wood grip is solid with handling wear. The scabbard leather has surface wear and a few scuffs and small areas of loss. A good unit-marked Imperial Russian artillery sabre.