Description
an French Sculptor who was from the French city of TOURS
The walnut stock is also of the Windus pattern with classic bannister rail butt and apron around the barrel tang
This most likely indicates manufacture at Tula Arms Factory (Тульский Оружейный Завод)
On the top flat at the back end there was a maker's cartouche that appears to have been struck off or filled with molten copper
Saglett in patriotic bubble frame
Original Imperial Russian Crimean War Era M-1834 Tesak Sawback Heavy Pioneer Short Sword French Holster an French Sculptor who wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a Classic Imperial Russian Sawback Pioneer Short Sword, called the M 1834 (Tesak), Russian for "Cleaver" or "Machete". These swords were issued to pioneer troops and used extensively in the Crimean War again Britain, France and Turkey in the early 1850s. It has a huge 19 1 4" long heavy blade over 1 1 2 inches wide in most places, with saw teeth on the back. Measuring 24 3 4" overall, the