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    Fake, or not? Russian Cossack sword...

    Up for sale locally is this intriguing sword, with Moisin bayonet. Described as a Russianicon 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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    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.

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    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 Russianicon 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.

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

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

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