Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a Classic Imperial Russian Sawback Pioneer Short Sword, called the M 1834 Тесак (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 Short Sword is fitted with a substantial solid Brass grooved hilt. The ricasso has some faded Russian Issue markings and the crossguard is dated 1834.
Condition is good, though the blade definitely has rust issues on much of the surface. The brass handle also shows some oxidation and patination. This is the first example we have seen in some time, and these have become very hard to find.
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When the new tesak entered service in 1834 it was issued to the lower enlisted ranks of the pioneer service, where it replaced the very heavy curved 1827 pattern tesak falchion. It was also issued to the enlisted men of the foot artillery at the same time where it replaced the 1817 infantry tesak. The weapon would serve in this capacity for nearly twenty years in conflicts across Europe and Asia.
The Crimean War would prove to be its last major conflict however, as a new order dictated that the weapon was to be replaced by the 1855 pattern tesak - which was a more conventional design without the distinctive sawback edge. This change also streamlined production as it reduced the number of different swords in the army inventory, a practice that would continue for the remainder of the century.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 19 1/2"
Blade Style: Single Edge with Fuller and Sawback
Overall length: 24 3/4“
Crossguard: 4”
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