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Originally Posted by celtan
Another scythe...
Russian?
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Unbelievable!!! I have seen parabolic blades before.....but NEVER one this dramatic!
Most definitely Russian, I believe these as well as many of thier regulation patterns were based on captured French Napoleonic weapons (I dont have my copy of Mollo handy, "Russian Military Swords" Eugene Mollo).
I believe this hilt was based on the French model ANXI.....but have no idea what was behind this blade.
The carrying rings are on the opposed side as was characteristic of thier military swords, as well as shashkas.
All best regards,
Jim