Soviet sabre

Alfred · 11-09-2011, 01:48 PM

Hello,

a friend bought this sabre in the early 90´s.
For what purpose is this sabre and is it an original or a copy?

thanks and best regards
Andreas

Alfred · 11-09-2011, 01:49 PM

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Lapa · 11-09-2011, 03:26 PM

Andreas,

As far as I know, this is a parade saber for higher officers (mayor, podpolkovnik and polkovnik). It looks like the real thing from what can be seen.

Marc

Jeffrey Meffert · 11-09-2011, 03:30 PM

Agree as officer's parade sabre 1948-1955 (according to number of republics on crest). If you unscrew the pommel you will likely find a date on the tang under the handle grip. Nice, apparently unmessed with sword.

Alfred · 11-09-2011, 03:32 PM

any clue about the value of such a sabre?

thanks
Andreas

Jeffrey Meffert · 11-09-2011, 03:38 PM

Less than $2400 (because that's what Collect Russia is asking for theirs). Joking aside, market goes up and down for these but haven't seen any in good condition go for less than 1K on ebay in quite awhile.

EricFG · 11-09-2011, 09:19 PM

Nice saber! Hope you don't have to sell it. And if you do I wish I had an extra two grand to offer. :/

Lapa · 11-10-2011, 03:47 AM

Andreas,

IMO, somewhere between $750 and $1000 should be right.

Marc

11-09-2011, 03:26 PM	#5
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: Soviet saber Andreas, As far as I know, this is a parade saber for higher officers (mayor, podpolkovnik and polkovnik). It looks like the real thing from what can be seen. Marc

11-09-2011, 03:30 PM	#6
Jeffrey Meffert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 68 Posts: 640	Re: Soviet saber Agree as officer's parade sabre 1948-1955 (according to number of republics on crest). If you unscrew the pommel you will likely find a date on the tang under the handle grip. Nice, apparently unmessed with sword.

11-09-2011, 03:32 PM	#7
Alfred Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germany, Cologne Posts: 626	Re: Soviet saber any clue about the value of such a sabre? thanks Andreas

11-09-2011, 03:38 PM	#8
Jeffrey Meffert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 68 Posts: 640	Re: Soviet saber Less than $2400 (because that's what Collect Russia is asking for theirs). Joking aside, market goes up and down for these but haven't seen any in good condition go for less than 1K on ebay in quite awhile.

11-09-2011, 09:19 PM	#9
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Soviet saber Nice saber! Hope you don't have to sell it. And if you do I wish I had an extra two grand to offer. :/ __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

11-10-2011, 03:47 AM	#10
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: Soviet saber Andreas, IMO, somewhere between $750 and $1000 should be right. Marc

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