Fake, or not? Russian Cossack sword...

[Florey55]

Up for sale locally is this intriguing sword, with Moisin bayonet. Described as a Russian Cossack sword, but some quick research reveals that this is an 1881 model Russian Dragoon sword.

I am attracted to it but am concerned that it may be a fake - see pictures below.

What do you guys think?


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[Surpmil]

Vintage Military Russian Sword Cossack Cavalry Saber Brass Guard Steel Scabbard Attach Bayonet Full Tang|Swords| - AliExpress

Cheapskates didn't want to make the horn grips like the real ones.

[Aragorn243]

I've been tempted by these swords for years but have been thoroughly warned against them. They look real good to me but I don't know the details on them so I steer clear. Considering most seem to come out of China, that's a dead giveaway right there.

[Flying10uk]

I would be suspicious of this example because there doesn't appear to be a date on the blade and I thought that the Russians normally dated blades such as these.

For Russian items if there is a number followed by "r" it often indicates that the number is a date. For example 1917r indicating the year 1917.

[Florey55]

Thanks for all your input guys. I;ve decided to pass on it..

[Flying10uk]

May I ask how much is being asked for it, please?

[Gil Boyd]

They copy anything, and when they do, whoever is the main stamper can't even stick to the script example COCKA COLA
Some of the instructions you get have to be a wind up...........they make no sense whatsoever.