Original WWI Imperial Russian Izhevsk Arsenal Marked M1907 "Bebut" Artillery Kindjal Short Sword with Scabbard German Gun Magazines The serial number 774 is

The serial number 774 is clearly marked on the crossguard and an "X" arsenal marking on the ricasso

The barrel has also been deactivated by having the chamber welded closed and joined to the receiver

and when it is cocked it advances the cylinder to the next position

but no major structural cracks or other catastrophic damage

AH’s headquarters in East Prussia

Original WWI Imperial Russian Izhevsk Arsenal Marked M1907 "Bebut" Artillery Kindjal Short Sword with Scabbard German Gun Magazines The serial number 774 isOriginal Item: Only One Available. A kindjal (translated from the Russian ) is a double edged dagger often with a single off set groove on each face of the blade. The shape of the weapon is similar to the ancient Greek Xiphos, the Roman Gladius, or the Scottish dirk; and has been used as a secondary weapon in Georgia and the Caucasus since ancient times. This lovely Imperial Russian WWI Kindjal, known as the "Bebut" Artillery Model 1907, is a bit