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From the days of the Russian Empire to the height of the Soviet Union, our inventory features \u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eauthentic military artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e that reflect Russia’s dramatic military evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eExplore rare and original militaria including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eImperial Russian uniforms, swords, and medals from the Tsarist era\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eWorld War I Russian gear and officer items\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eWWII Red Army helmets, uniforms, medals, and field equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eCold War-era Soviet badges, propaganda posters, and ceremonial dress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eRussian Cossack items, flags, and other hard-to-find historical relics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eSourced from private collections and historical archives, every item is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eguaranteed authentic\u003c\/strong\u003e and offers a unique window into Russia’s military legacy—from the battlefield to the barracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eWhether you're a collector, historian, or military enthusiast, our vintage Russian and Soviet militaria will add depth and authenticity to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eShop now\u003c\/strong\u003e to own genuine pieces of Russian military history—available only while supplies last.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"original-russian-wwii-ppsh-41-pps-43-smg-combination-tool-set-of-3-html","title":"Original Russian WWII PPSh 41 PPS 43 SMG Combination Tool- Set of 3","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: The Russian or rather Soviet Army took care to issue good cleaning and maintenance equipment with their small arms. 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It is similar to the well-known combination tool issued with Mosin rifles and carbines, but it does not have the dual firing pin gauges.  The notch in the side is used to screw the standard Russian bore brushes and cleaning jags onto the cleaning rods.  The jags and brushes have flats milled into them for this purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652219781,"sku":"MR5001","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652219845,"sku":"MR5001","price":5.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/mr5001__2.jpg?v=1602811876"},{"product_id":"original-russian-wwii-maxim-m1910-7-62mm-x-54mm-barrel","title":"Original Russian WWII Maxim M1910 7.62mm x 54mm Barrel","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Russian Maxim 1910 7.62mm x 54mm barrels in good condition. 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These were acquired with the Russian 1910 Maxim material acquired from Finland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese barrels are all marked VKT, for  Valtion Kivääritehdas, the Finnish State Arsenal located in Jyväskylä. Some of the VKT barrels may be marked \"SA\", which stands for Suomen Armeija, the Finnish Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of these barrels are in virtually unused condition, with excellent finish and bores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652799557,"sku":"RM1007","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652799749,"sku":"RM1007","price":357.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/rm1007w__1.jpg?v=1603153720"},{"product_id":"original-ussr-soviet-communist-party-membership-book-6-inch-x-4-5-inch","title":"Original USSR Soviet Communist Party Membership Book- 6 inch x 4.5 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Original Soviet Union Communist Party membership book, printed in Russian. Each individually serial numbered with a photograph, on page 2, of the party member to whom it was issued. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front cover, the very top line translates to \"Workers of the world, unite!\" (This was the official motto of the USSR. A more literal translation is \"Proletarians of all countries, unite!\") The line below that translates to \"Communist Party Soviet Union\"; below that, \"Registration Card Membership [followed by the initials of the Communist Party Soviet Union]\"; below that, the serial number; and, below that, the three parts of the member's full name, each on a separate line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficially gathered, and then destroyed, after the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990's, these are a few of the ORIGINAL passport-style red covered Communist Party membership books that escaped destruction. Each showing the personal photo and information of the original owner including payment record of party dues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely interesting social history item from a now defunct totalitarian regime. Just what you need to impress your friends with about your time in the espionage business!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: These are real people from the Soviet Union (not fictional, not reproductions), however, specific name and\/or gender requests cannot be honored. The pictured examples are just that: examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book is a ONE OF A KIND!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 6\" x 4.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652824197,"sku":"RR2021","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652824325,"sku":"RR2021","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/rr2021w__1.jpg?v=1628382450"},{"product_id":"russian-mosin-nagant-rifle-bayonet-scabbard-1891-and-1891-30","title":"Russian Mosin Nagant Rifle Bayonet Scabbard 1891 and 1891\/30","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Made Item: Finnish Pattern brown leather parade scabbard for Russian Mosin-Nagant socket bayonets of WWI \u0026amp; WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits 17 inch spike blade bayonets for the models 1891 and 1891\/30.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Made Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26168084805,"sku":"AYR1001","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ayr1001__1.jpg?v=1628242291"},{"product_id":"russian-wwii-soviet-m36-ssh-36-steel-combat-helmet","title":"Russian WWII Soviet M36 SSh-36 Steel Combat Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Made Item: The first and best reproduction on the market. 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Similar problems were also encountered with early leather chinstraps, so the leather chinstraps were phased out in favor of cloth models as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M-36 was worn by Soviet soldiers in several campaigns of the late 1930s and 1940s, including the Khalkin Gol campaign against the Japanese in 1938 (giving it the nickname \"Khalkingolka\"), the Finnish Winter War of 1939-1940, the 1939 invasion of Poland, the 1940 invasions of the Baltic states and Bessarabia, and in World War II, or as it is known in Russia, the Great Patriotic War. It was also distributed to the Republican soldiers of the Spanish Civil War in conjunction with Soviet support of the Spanish government. During the Finnish Winter War, the cold temperatures forced many soldiers to tear out the helmet's liner so the ushanka, or fur hat, would fit under the metal shell. 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For quick fixes, use compressed air or a fine needle to clear debris, or spray the nozzle with a cleaner like WD-40.  Prevent future clogs by inverting the can and spraying until clear after each use.\u003cbr\u003eMethods for Cleaning and Unclogging:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Soaking: Remove the nozzle and soak it in a small container of acetone, mineral spirits, or paint thinner for a few hours or overnight to dissolve dried paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Aerosol Solvent: Use a specialized product like Montana Gold Acetone Cap Cleaner or simply put the clogged nozzle on a can of WD-40 and spray until the solvent comes out clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Manual Cleaning: Use a thin wire, such as a sewing needle or a wire twist tie, to gently poke through the nozzle orifice. 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The condition is excellent and does show minor wear and use. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the regulation of May 26, 1869, two-class city men's (on the rights of county) and women's schools were created in the Kiev , Podolsk and Volyn provinces . The course of study lasted only two years in them; these schools accepted children who could read, write and count (4 steps of arithmetic). At each men's school there was a preparatory class with a course equal to the course of one-class public schools; in the preparatory class, children of both sexes studied together, or (where necessary) shifts were opened for the separate education of girls.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1875, according to the regulation of May 31, 1872, the transformation of county schools into city schools began , which happened on the initiative of Count D. A. Tolstoy when he was Minister of Public Education. The minister was struck by the fact that many high school students left their studies without completing the course. It was decided that in order to divert boys from the lower grades of gymnasiums who entered there without the hope of completing the course, special educational institutions were needed with a course shorter and easier than the course of gymnasiums and real schools .\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimultaneously with the regulation on city schools, the regulation on teachers' institutes was approved and it was decided to gradually transform district schools into city schools \"as teachers are being prepared at teachers' institutes into them.\" This transformation, however, proceeded slowly - over the course of 10 years, out of 402 district schools that were to be converted into city schools, only 184 were converted. 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In addition, with the permission of the Ministry of Public Education, other subjects (additional) could be taught.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassing a course of a county or city school was a prerequisite for the production of clerical servants in the first class rank of a collegiate registrar . Office workers who were not trained in schools could at any age pass a special examination for the first class rank, which coincided with the course of schools; the exam was taken at gymnasiums.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEducation in city schools was paid. The amount ranged from 8 to 18 rubles per year.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe list of educational institutions of the department of the Ministry of Public Education for 1890\/91 included 400 city schools: one-class - 6, two-class - 124, three-class - 210, four-class - 65, five-class - 3, six-class - 2.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the provinces of Kiev , Podolsk and Volyn (with the exception of the cities of Kiev, Rivne , Ostrog and Chigirin) according to the Regulations of May 26, 1869, there were “two-class city men’s (on the rights of county) and women’s schools, with preparatory classes and shifts for the latter for girls” on the basis of a special provision for these only provinces. The course of study in them lasted only two years. At each such men's school there was a preparatory class with a course equal to the course of one-class public schools. Education in such schools was free, but the trustee of the educational district was given the right to impose a fee. In 1890\/91, according to the Regulations of May 26, 1869, there were only 85 schools in the Russian Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40408158830661,"sku":"ONJR22ONH003","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR22ONH003__01.jpg?v=1666971566"},{"product_id":"imperial-russian-wwi-soviet-wwii-maxim-m-1910-steel-fusee-spring-cover","title":"Imperial Russian WWI \u0026 Soviet WWII Maxim M-1910 Steel Fusee Spring Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Made Item: This is a top quality reproduction of the M1910 Russian \u0026amp; Soviet Maxim steel fusee spring cover, as used during WWI and WWII. It has the correct number markings on the side for adjusting the tension, but is otherwise unmarked, so it can complete the look of any M1910 maxim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready to install on your Soviet issue Display Gun or Parts Set, and is correct with the later \"Tractor Water Cap Model\" Maxims. Limited Production, and\u003cstrong\u003e fitting may be required\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PM M1910 (Пулемёт Максима на станке Соколова, Pulemyot Maxima na stanke Sokolova or \"Maxim's machine gun model 1910 on Sokolov's mount\") was a heavy machine gun used by the Russian Army during World War I and the Red Army during World War II. It was adopted in 1910 and was derived from Hiram Maxim's Maxim gun, chambered for the standard Russian 7.62x54mmR rifle cartridge. The M1910 was mounted on a wheeled mount (Sokolov) with a gun shield and was replaced in Soviet service by the SG-43 Goryunov, starting in 1943. In addition to the main infantry version, there were aircraft mounted (PV-1) and naval variants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Made Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40496036216901,"sku":"ARM1027","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ARM1027__01.jpg?v=1674839911"},{"product_id":"original-wwii-soviet-rgd-33-inert-stick-grenade-with-fragmentation-sleeve-7","title":"Original WWII Soviet RGD-33 Inert Stick Grenade with Fragmentation Sleeve","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine very good condition inert example of the Soviet RGD-33 (Ручная Граната Дегтярева образца 33 года) Ruchnaya Granata Degtyareva obraztsa 33 goda, \"Hand Grenade, Degtyarev design, pattern year (1933\") an anti-personnel fragmentation stick grenade developed in 1933.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a completely inert example and cannot be rendered live again. The grenade is in compliance with the BATF guidelines and regulation on owning inert ordnance and is \u003cstrong\u003enot available for export.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grenade is composed of three separate pieces that were stored in different crates until use: the warhead and optional sleeve, spring-loaded handle, and fuze tube. They were assembled and issued only before combat. The warhead and handle were screwed together and carried in a grenade pouch and the fuzes were wrapped in waxed paper and carried separately in the pouch's internal pocket. There was a hole in the outer handle to the right of the thumb catch that lined up with bars of paint on the inner handle, making a colored dot - a white dot meant safe and a red dot meant the handle assembly was cocked. It would not be armed unless the fuze tube had been inserted, which would be done only before throwing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example was recovered from the field, where they had been exposed to the elements for several years. It is complete with a rare fragmentation sleeve, inert and shows some rust and age. Overall wonderful example of genuine battlefield pickup RGD-33, ready for display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBefore arming, a locking catch on the outer handle must be released by flipping it to the left, exposing the white dot in the cutout. (This unlocks the inner and outer handles; the inner handle remains fixed and the outer handle rotates.) The operator then grasps the warhead with their offhand and grips the handle with their throwing hand. The handle is then pulled back, rotated clockwise to the right and pushed in; a red dot will appear in the window to indicate it was now cocked. The thumb safety is now pushed to the right to cover the red dot in the cutout, making it safe. The top of the warhead had a metal cover over the fuze well that was pushed aside, allowing the fuse to be inserted; it is disarmed by pushing the catch open, causing the fuze to pop out and be retrieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe operator arms the fuze by flipping the switch to the left, exposing the red dot. The operator then throws the grenade; a good throw could send the grenade 30 to 40 metres. The forward momentum of the head and the spring-loaded handle cause the fuze clip to drop back and then move forward, striking the fuze and beginning the time delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon detonation the shell fragments in rectangular, thin fragments, which, along with the casing and detonator fragments, decelerate rapidly in air. Due to the fragments' rapid loss of velocity, the kill radius is small, making this grenade an \"offensive\" type. The fragmentation kill radius was approximately 15 metres with the sleeve and 10 metres without. As with most grenades of this era, there is potential for large fragment projection a great distance further than the throw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grenade was unusual but not unique, in that it had an optional \"jacket\" - a thick metal fragmentation sleeve weighing an average of 270 grams. When fitted over the grenade the sleeve improves the kill radius by producing a number of diamond-shaped, heavier fragments. 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The construction and materials are relatively crude when compared to other countries, typical of Soviet WWII manufacture, and manufacturing in the USSR in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rig consists of the standard canvas\/leather infantry belt, which is fitted with a leather double compartment pouch for the SVT-40 semi-automatic infantry battle rifle, a canvas auxiliary ammo pouch, and a canvas canteen carrier with the original glass canteen (stopper is unfortunately missing). We have not been able to locate markings on any of the items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of the set is very good, with the leather in good shape, and most of the wear looks to be from storage, not actual use. A great Soviet infantry set, ready to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40577103298629,"sku":"ONJR23SVR117","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23SVR117__16.jpg?v=1684333286"},{"product_id":"original-cold-war-soviet-russian-sks-carbine-stripper-clip-ammo-pouch-7-62x39mm","title":"Original Cold War Soviet Russian SKS Carbine Stripper Clip Ammo Pouch - 7.62×39mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Offered in very good condition these are original Cold War Era Soviet manufactured ammunition pouches for the SKS Self-loading Carbine. These lightweight weapons were produced in large numbers during the 1950s by the Soviet State arsenals, and then many more were produced later by other Communist States. This WWII style ammo pouch is an original item constructed of vinyl-coated canvas with pebble finish, a leather strap closure and 2\" belt loops. These are designed to hold three stripper clips of 7.62×39mm ammunition, and measure 6\" x 2 1\/2\" x 2 1\/2\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are offered in very good condition, most showing little sign of use. They are not marked but the style of construction and color of the belt loops are definitively Soviet manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SKS (Russian: Самозарядный карабин системы Симонова, romanized: Samozaryadny Karabin sistemy Simonova, 1945, self-loading carbine of (the) Simonov system, 1945) is a semi-automatic rifle designed by Soviet small arms designer Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov in 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SKS was first produced in the Soviet Union but was later widely exported and manufactured by various nations. Its distinguishing characteristics include a permanently attached folding bayonet and a hinged, fixed magazine. As the SKS lacked select-fire capability and its magazine was limited to ten rounds, it was rendered obsolete in the Soviet Armed Forces by the introduction of the AK-47 in the 1950s. Nevertheless, SKS carbines continued to see service with the Soviet Border Troops, Internal Troops, and second-line and reserve army units for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SKS was manufactured at Tula Arsenal from 1945 to 1958, and at the Izhevsk Arsenal from 1953 to 1954, resulting in a total Soviet production of about 2.7 million. Throughout the Cold War, millions of additional SKS carbines and their derivatives were also manufactured under license in the People's Republic of China, as well as a number of countries allied with the Eastern Bloc. The SKS was exported in vast quantities and found favour with insurgent forces around the world as a light, handy weapon which was adequate for guerrilla warfare despite its conventional limitations. Beginning in 1988, millions were also sold on the civilian market in North America, where they remain popular as hunting and sporting rifles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":40581128355909,"sku":"RR9131","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":40581128388677,"sku":"RR9131","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/RR9131__01.jpg?v=1685106023"},{"product_id":"original-cold-war-yugoslavian-sks-carbine-stripper-clip-leather-double-ammo-pouch-7-62x39mm","title":"Original Cold War Yugoslavian SKS Carbine Stripper Clip Leather Double Ammo Pouch - 7.62×39mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Offered in very good condition these are original Cold War Era Yugoslavian manufactured ammunition pouches for the SKS Self-loading Carbine. These lightweight weapons were produced in large numbers during the 1950s by the Soviet State arsenals, and then many more were produced later by other Communist States. This WWII style ammo pouch is an original item constructed from leather, with a front strap closures, 2\" belt loops, and a D-Ring on the back for Y-straps. Each pocket is designed to hold three stripper clips of 7.62×39mm ammunition, for a total of six, and feature release straps to helm push out the clips. They measure approximately 5\" x 5\" x 1\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are offered in very good condition, many showing little sign of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SKS (Russian: Самозарядный карабин системы Симонова, romanized: Samozaryadny Karabin sistemy Simonova, 1945, self-loading carbine of (the) Simonov system, 1945) is a semi-automatic rifle designed by Soviet small arms designer Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov in 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SKS was first produced in the Soviet Union but was later widely exported and manufactured by various nations. Its distinguishing characteristics include a permanently attached folding bayonet and a hinged, fixed magazine. As the SKS lacked select-fire capability and its magazine was limited to ten rounds, it was rendered obsolete in the Soviet Armed Forces by the introduction of the AK-47 in the 1950s. Nevertheless, SKS carbines continued to see service with the Soviet Border Troops, Internal Troops, and second-line and reserve army units for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SKS was manufactured at Tula Arsenal from 1945 to 1958, and at the Izhevsk Arsenal from 1953 to 1954, resulting in a total Soviet production of about 2.7 million. Throughout the Cold War, millions of additional SKS carbines and their derivatives were also manufactured under license in the People's Republic of China, as well as a number of countries allied with the Eastern Bloc. The SKS was exported in vast quantities and found favour with insurgent forces around the world as a light, handy weapon which was adequate for guerrilla warfare despite its conventional limitations. Beginning in 1988, millions were also sold on the civilian market in North America, where they remain popular as hunting and sporting rifles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":40581130485829,"sku":"XG2660","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":40581130518597,"sku":"XG2660","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/XG2660__01.jpg?v=1685106204"},{"product_id":"original-imperial-russian-wwi-enlisted-gymnastyorka-tunic","title":"Original Imperial Russian WWI Enlisted Gymnastyorka Tunic","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a wonderful example of the iconic Gymnastyorka. The tunic is in wonderful condition and shows signs of little to no wear. This example appears to be an issued one and would be very difficult to upgrade from! All buttons are present and there is a depot stamp present on the lower inside front but unfortunately the ink bled and made it rather difficult to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGymnastyorka was a Russian military smock comprising a pullover-style garment with a standing collar having double button closure. Additionally, one or two upper chest pockets, with or without flaps, may have been worn. It had provision for shoulder boards and sometimes reinforced elbows and cuffs. The Tsarist version had the standing collar while the M35 version had a stand-and-fall collar which was replaced with the standing collar in the M43 version. The Soviet Military M35 version usually had hidden buttons. A double breasted version (kitel) for officers of all ranks existed during the Tsarist period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gymnastyorka was originally introduced into the Imperial Russian Army in about 1870 for wear by regiments stationed in Turkestan during the hot summers. It took the form of a loose fitting white linen \"shirt-tunic\" and included the coloured shoulder-boards of the dark green tunic worn during the remainder of the year. The gymnastyorka was taken into use by all branches of the Imperial Russian Army at the time of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. Originally intended as a working dress during peacetime and patterned on the traditional Russian peasant smock, the gymnastyorka was subsequently adopted for ordinary duties and active service wear. It was worn as such by non-commissioned ranks in summer during the 1890s and early 1900s. The officers' equivalent was a white double breasted tunic or kitel. During the Russo-Japanese War of 1904–1905 the white gymnastyorka with its red or blue shoulder-boards proved too conspicuous against modern weaponry and the garments were often dyed various shades of khaki. The smartness and comfort of the white gymnastyorka enabled it to survive for a few more years of peacetime wear until a light khaki version was adopted in 1907-09 and worn during World War I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCollar to shoulder: 10\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShoulder to sleeve: 22”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShoulder to shoulder: 18”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChest width: 20.5\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWaist width: 21\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHip width: 21”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFront length: 30.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example ready for further research and display. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40590448394309,"sku":"ONJR23NCA002","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23NCA002__01.jpg?v=1686937894"},{"product_id":"original-soviet-pre-wwii-m36-rucksack-with-leather-straps","title":"Original Soviet Pre-WWII M36 Rucksack With Leather Straps","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a Pre War Soviet Model 1936 rucksack. In the original configuration these packs had leather shoulder straps like the ones you see here. These were updated with canvas straps some time early on in the war before the newer models were fielded. The canvas was favored over the leather due to it being stronger and able to handle the grunt life more while on the ground with the infantry.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are markings present on the pack, however they are faded and we are unable to read them properly. The pack itself is in great condition but does show signs of use and wear, this was definitely a pack that saw service during the war. There are minor holes and field repairs present but all straps\/buckles appear to be present and functional.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes more than ready for further research and display.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, often shortened to the Red Army, was the army and air force of the Bolshevik Party, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and, after 1922, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The army was established in January 1918. The Bolsheviks raised an army to oppose the military confederations (especially the various groups collectively known as the White Army) of their adversaries during the Russian Civil War. Starting in February 1946, the Red Army, along with the Soviet Navy, embodied the main component of the Soviet Armed Forces, taking the official name of \"Soviet Army\", until its dissolution in 1991.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Army provided the largest land force in the Allied victory in the European theatre of World War II, and its invasion of Manchuria assisted the unconditional surrender of Imperial Japan. During operations on the Eastern Front, it accounted for 75–80% of casualties the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS suffered during the war, and ultimately captured the German capital, Berlin.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 34 million soldiers served in the Red Army during World War II, 8 million of which were non-Slavic minorities. Officially, the Red Army lost 6,329,600 killed in action (KIA), 555,400 deaths by disease and 4,559,000 missing in action (MIA) (mostly captured). The majority of the losses, excluding POWs, were ethnic Russians (5,756,000), followed by ethnic Ukrainians (1,377,400). Of the 4.5 million missing, 939,700 rejoined the ranks in liberated Soviet territory, and a further 1,836,000 returned from German captivity. The official grand total of losses amounted to 8,668,400. This is the official total dead, but other estimates give the number of total dead up to almost 11 million. Officials at the Russian Central Defense Ministry Archive (CDMA) maintain that their database lists the names of roughly 14 million dead and missing service personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40602886570053,"sku":"ONJR23AJ047","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23AJ047__11.jpg?v=1689369148"},{"product_id":"original-pre-wwii-soviet-armored-tank-captain-s-black-four-pocket-service-tunic-with-m-1924-rank-insignia","title":"Original Pre-WWII Soviet Armored Tank Captain’s Black Four-Pocket Service Tunic with M-1924 Rank Insignia","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a lovely example of a Pre War, early Soviet Union Armored Tanker tunic, as worn by a Captain. The tunic itself we believe to be the Model 1924, which according to research did have the two breast pockets and the lower side pockets. It is in wonderful condition and is presented without any extensive damage. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tunic has the raspberry piping, identifying it as being worn by Tank and Armored units. The uniform still retains all of its buttons with much of the original black paint still present on them. The collar insignia has (1) enameled red bar on each side, signifying that this was worn by a Captain.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes more than ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCollar to shoulder:    8\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShoulder to sleeve:   24.5”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShoulder to shoulder:   15”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChest width:  18.5\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWaist width:  19\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHip width: 22\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFront length:  30\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Soviet Russia, the so-called armored forces preceded the Tank Corps. They consisted of the motorized armored units made of armored vehicles and armored trains. The country did not have its own tanks during the Civil War of 1918–1920.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring this time, and based on the experience of the Civil War with its sweeping movements of horse-mobile formations, Soviet military theorists such as Vladimir Triandafillov and Konstantin Kalinovsky elaborated the principles of combat use of armored units, which envisioned a large-scale use of tanks in different situations in cooperation with various army units. In the mid-1930s, these ideas found their reflection in the so-called Deep Operation and deep combat theories. From the second half of the 1920s, tank warfare development took place at Kazan, where the German Reichswehr was allowed to participate.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1930, the First Mechanised Brigade had its tank regiment of 110 tanks. In 1932, the first Mechanised Corps had over 500 tanks, and it was probably the first armored unit of operational significance anywhere in the world. That same year, the Red Army established the Military Academy of Mechanisation and Motorisation of the Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army (which became the Malinovskiy Mechanised Force Academy and is today part of the Combined Arms Academy of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40609893154885,"sku":"ONJR23NCA038","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23NCA038__01.jpg?v=1690576589"},{"product_id":"original-cold-war-soviet-tank-corps-officer-service-parade-m35-visor-cap","title":"Original Cold War Soviet Tank Corps Officer Service Parade M35 Visor Cap","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Russian M35 caps began the practice of identifying the wearer's arm or service (or branch) by differing band and piping colors. These caps were also characterized by spade-shaped (or square edged) visors, although rounded (semi-circular) visors were also worn infrequently, especially by those would could afford to have custom-made caps, such as generals. The crowns of these caps were relatively small and round, with a low rise in the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cap with raspberry wool piping and blackhat band would have been worn by a Tank Corps Officer for service duty and for dress. The crown is dark green wool and an oilcloth chinstrap which is held in place by two brass buttons. The visor is made of fiberboard of an angled squared design popular with officers, although it was not specifically prescribed in Army regulations. A brass and enamel M39 star is pinned through the band. Interior bears no visible maker stamp. 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This receiver was created by using portions of the original torch cut receiver, including the barrel bushing, combined with some new made steel portions. It has properly had a 25% section of the total length completely replaced entirely with solid steel bar stock. Meaning a 1\/4 length section of the display receiver is solid steel, making this totally legal to own without a license of any kind. Every part on this display gun is original manufacture other than 25% of the receiver replaced by solid steel (as required by BATF).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has no moving internal parts, and the bolt has been welded in place inside the upper receiver. The barrel has been completely deactivated, cut open along the bottom with flame torch over 4 inches, as well as having the muzzle cut off and re-welded, as required for importation. The trigger still pulls, however the trigger group cannot be swiveled downward anymore, as the upper and lower receivers are welded together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe markings on these examples vary\u003c\/strong\u003e, and due to demilitarization sometimes the receiver markings will have been removed by the flame torch. We cannot honor any specific requests for markings. Each comes complete with an original intact magazine where permitted. Otherwise a deactivated magazine will be sent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very attractive Cold War Era Eastern European Machine gun, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PM wz. 43\/52 was a Polish offshoot of the famous Soviet PPS-43 Submachine Gun line. The PM in the designation stood for \"Pistolet Maszynowy\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing World War 2 (1939-1945), the Polish military arsenal was rebuilt with largely Soviet-originated weapons and this included the PPS-43 Submachine Gun (SMG) series. The weapon was eventually taken under license-production as the \"PM wz. 43\" from 1946 onward until a modified form, the PM wz. 43\/52, was revealed to supersede it. This model retained all of the form and function of the original Soviet offering but was given specific alterations to suit Polish Army requirements as well as local industry. These included the addition of a wooden butt stock with the provision for a cleaning kit, and a sling swivel further back, which would better control and aim. However, the gains in accuracy were offset by gains in weight, so the PM wz. 43 and PM wz. 43\/52 were produced concurrently for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the key differences in the new post-war design was its fit of a Tommy Gun-style wooden stock (unlike the folding metal stock seen in the original). This assembly contained a hollowed-out compartment used to house the cleaning kit but the general benefit of its addition was in added weight at the rear of the gun - making for a better-balanced short-to-medium-range weapon. Full-automatic-fire-only was still the call-of-the-day for the Polish design though, through special pressure management of the trigger, an operator could fire single shots if needed. 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The Mess Tin is made of copper alloy or brass and retains its original steel handle. The maker mark is still visible on the front of the pot with the name “Koltchugyn” and what appears to be a 1914 date next to the “Russian Eagle”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely scarce example with minimal denting. Comes more than ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Russian Empire gradually entered World War I during the three days before July 28, 1914. This began with Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia, a Russian ally. Russia sent an ultimatum, via Saint Petersburg, to Vienna, warning Austria-Hungary not to attack Serbia. Following the invasion of Serbia, Russia began to mobilize the reserve army on the border of Austria-Hungary. Consequently, on July 31, Germany demanded Russian demobilization. There was no response, which resulted in the German declaration of war on Russia on the same day (August 1, 1914). Per its war plan, Germany disregarded Russia and moved first against France, declaring war on August 3. Germany sent its main armies through Belgium to surround Paris. The threat to Belgium caused Britain to declare war on Germany on August 4. The Ottoman Empire soon joined the Central Powers and fought Russia along their border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorians researching the causes of World War I have emphasized the role of Germany and Austria-Hungary. Scholarly consensus has typically minimized Russian involvement in the outbreak of this mass conflict. Key elements were Russia's defense of Orthodox Serbia, its pan-Slavic roles, its treaty obligations with France, and its concern with protecting its status as a world power. However, historian Sean McMeekin emphasizes Russian plans to expand its empire southward and to seize Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) as an outlet to the Mediterranean Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was assassinated by Bosnian Serbs on June 28, 1914, due to Austria-Hungary's annexation of the mainly Slavic province. Though Austria-Hungary couldn't find evidence that the Serbian state had sponsored this assassination, it issued an ultimatum to Serbia during the July Crisis one month later, assuming it would be rejected and thus lead to war. Austria-Hungary deemed Serbia deserving of punishment for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Although Russia had no formal treaty obligation to Serbia, it stressed its desire to control the Balkans, having a long-term perspective toward gaining a military advantage over Germany and Austria-Hungary. Russia was incentivized to delay militarization, and most Russian leaders wanted to avoid war. However, Russia had yielded French support and feared that a failure to defend Serbia would harm Russian credibility, constituting a major political defeat in its goal of controlling the Balkans. Tsar Nicholas II mobilized Russian forces on July 30, 1914, to threaten Austria-Hungary if it invaded Serbia. Historian Christopher Clark believes that the \"Russian general mobilization [of July 30] was one of the most momentous decisions of the August crisis\". The first general mobilization occurred before the German government declared a state of impending war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRussia's threats against Germany resulted in military action by German forces, which followed through with its mobilization and a declaration of war on August 1, 1914. 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Trenches, shell-holes, barbed wire and machine guns proved deadly to both horses and riders and cavalry charges became ineffective. In 1917, tanks, which could crush barbed wire and deflect machine gun fire, were introduced. Cavalry was deployed alongside tanks at first, but tanks eventually took over the role of shock combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this gasmask is much newer than the ones used during The Great War, the basic principle still applies. The KSPM\/КСПМ is a gas mask designed for cavalry horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit in the wooden box (Dimensions: 11,81\" x 11,81\" x 7,87\" \/ 30cm x 30cm x 20cm) includes the two filters, respirator with exhale valve and goggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mask fits over the horse's snout and was then strapped to the animal's head via a series of belts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full name is yet unknown of KSPM\/КСПМ. 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This is a beautiful Royal Hungarian Army Enlisted Shako, which dates back to the Pre-WWII period, after Hungary gained independence from Austria. The design of the shako is rather standard, featuring a large front plate that bears the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Hungary. Below the coat of arms is a banner that reads \"KIRÁLYÉRT ÉS HAZÁÉRT\", which means \"For King and Country\" in Hungarian. This is the motto of the Royal Hungarian Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shako appears to be primarily made of fabric and pressed paper. The exterior is made of red wool felt, which has a beautiful color, but there are scattered moth nips that expose the inner structure of the design. The bottom trim of the helmet, however, is made of real leather, as would the missing chinstrap would have been. The interior lining is made of lovely black cotton with a white painted number that reads 678. 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This is a tremendous 1960’s-manufactured replica of an extremely scarce Soviet M-1918 Enlisted man’s greatcoat and Budenovka hat, made by the Soviets in the 1960s for parade wear. As originals are incredibly scarce and expensive, this is as good as it gets for a representative example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only marking on the interior of the greatcoat is \u003cstrong\u003e50-6\u003c\/strong\u003e, likely the size. The construction is correct to the period, with great collar tabs and front closure buttons. The wool has held up very well and the greatcoat is a great example all-around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Budenovka retains the early pattern Soviet star insignia on the front, with what appear to be period Soviet buttons on the sides. The interior is in great shape as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic 1960s reproduction set of an incredibly scarce model of uniform. 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Developed by the Mikoyan design bureau as an air superiority fighter during the 1970s, the MiG-29, along with the larger Sukhoi Su-27, was developed to counter U.S. fighters such as the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle and the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon. The MiG-29 entered service with the Soviet Air Forces in 1983.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great piece of history, the ejection seat lever off of a MiG-29 Fulcrum, still retaining its markings. It measures roughly 18 ¼ x 12 ½” and is in fair condition, with some of the rubber material wearing away. The levers can still be pushed down but can’t be pulled as it’s no longer attached to the seat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lever comes with a group of ephemera from the pilot who took the lever, including a patch, medal, and Certificate of flight, certifying that Carl Ferrazza passed the proper courses and is certified to fly the MiG-29. There are also several photos of the man and the cockpit of the MiG-29. 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This fantastic original WWII issue Russian M-1910 Maxim Display Machine Gun was built to BATF specifications using an all original Russian Maxim parts sets assembled on a BATF compliant inert non-firing dummy receiver. \u003cstrong\u003eBoth the left and right side plate are BATF compliant and completely inert, newly made from steel several times as thick as the originals, which makes it impossible to insert unaltered original components.\u003c\/strong\u003e They lack any type of functional cams or protrusions, and as they are new made inert pieces this display \"non-gun\" is totally legal to own without any federal restrictions or license as it is no longer legally considered a firearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inside of the receiver still incorporates many of the original internal components, which have been modified to fit into the narrower receiver, and have also been deactivated to BATF specifications by welding up the firing pin and some of the moving components. 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The shoulder strap is about 37 inches long, and attaches to a buckle on the other side. All examples retain their buckle and have a myriad of different markings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome examples have only one marking while some have 3 or 4. There are two styles of buckles with some showing heavy wear, and some bandoliers have creasing in the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really hard to find example of WWI Imperial Russian field equipment, which continued to see service into the Communist Era. These are incredibly difficult to source in recent years. 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On mobilization, the Russian Army totalled 115 infantry and 38 cavalry divisions with nearly 7,900 guns (7,100 field guns, 540 field howitzers and 257 heavy guns). There were only 2 army ambulances and 679 cars. Divisions were allocated as follows: 32 infantry and 10.5 cavalry divisions to operate against Germany, 46 infantry and 18.5 cavalry divisions to operate against Austria-Hungary, 19.5 infantry and 5.5 cavalry divisions for the defense of the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea littorals, and 17 infantry and 3.5 cavalry divisions were to be transported in from Siberia and Turkestan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the army's higher formations during the war were the Western Front, the Northwestern Front and the Romanian Front. The war in the East began with the Russian invasion of East Prussia (1914) and the Austro-Hungarian province of Galicia. The first ended in a Russian defeat by the German Empire in the Battle of Tannenberg (1914). In the west, a Russian Expeditionary Force was dispatched to France in 1915. Amid the Russian Revolution of 1917 the Imperial Russian Army collapsed and dissolved. The rebellious remnants of the Imperial army evolved to become part of the new Red Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the ones we mostly encounter, which are reproductions that are artificially aged, this is a genuine WWI Imperial Russian Infantry Pattern 1907 Brass Belt Buckle offered in very nice condition. 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This was designed and intended for classroom use and not for field use. The grenade is complete with a spoon, original pin, guide plate and primer base. It is in compliance with the current BATF standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Available For Export\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Soviet RG-42 was a fragmentation grenade designed by S.G. Korshunov.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was originally introduced during World War II from 1942 onwards as an emergency measure to replace the complex RGD-33 grenade. It continued in use with the USSR and its Warsaw Pact allies in the post-war period until replaced in 1954 by the RGD-5 grenade. Stockpiles were held for emergency or reserve issue, military aid, or foreign sales. They were eventually destroyed in the 1980s due to the TNT filling degrading and becoming unsafe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the RGD-33, the RG-42's components were simple to produce and assemble. Only the fuze required specialized manufacture and the parts could be easily assembled by hand by cottage labor. Partisans often made copies of the simple design when out of contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt contained about 200 grams of explosive charge (TNT) in a cylindrical stamped-metal can. It used the 3.2 to 4 second UZRGM fuse, also used in the RGD-5, RG-41, and F1 grenades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grenade could be thrown about 35–40 meters and has an effective blast radius of around 10 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe total weight of the grenade with the fuse was 420 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is stamped on the spoon \u003cstrong\u003e21\/76 UZRGM \/ irv\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Meanwhile, Polish leaders, including Józef Piłsudski, aimed to restore Poland's pre-1772 borders and secure the country's position in the region. Throughout 1919, Polish forces occupied much of present-day Lithuania and Belarus, emerging victorious in the Polish–Ukrainian War. However, Soviet forces regained strength after their victories in the Russian Civil War, and Symon Petliura, leader of the Ukrainian People's Republic, was forced to ally with Piłsudski in 1920 to resist the advancing Bolsheviks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April 1920, Piłsudski launched the Kiev offensive with the goal of securing favorable borders for Poland. On 7 May, Polish and allied Ukrainian forces captured Kiev, though Soviet armies in the area were not decisively defeated. The offensive lacked local support, and many Ukrainians joined the Red Army rather than Petliura's forces. In response, the Soviet Red Army launched a successful counteroffensive starting in June 1920. By August, Soviet troops had pushed Polish forces back to Warsaw. However, at the decisive Battle of Warsaw (1920), Polish forces achieved an unexpected victory between 12 and 25 August 1920, turning the tide of the war. This battle, often referred to as the \"Miracle on the Vistula\", is considered one of the most important military triumphs in Polish history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe war ended with a ceasefire on 18 October 1920, and peace negotiations led to the Peace of Riga, signed on 18 March 1921. The treaty divided disputed territories between Poland and Soviet Russia. Poland's eastern border was established about 200 km east of the Curzon Line, securing Polish control over parts of modern-day Ukraine and Belarus. The war resulted in the official recognition of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic and the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic as Soviet states, undermining Piłsudski's ambitions for an Intermarium federation led by Poland. 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This is an incredible Soviet Polish SGM wz.43 Goryunov Display Machine Gun, built from all original parts on an original BATF compliant \u003cstrong\u003einert non-firing display receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a 100% legal display Machine gun. This receiver was created by using portions of the original torch cut receiver, including the barrel bushing, combined with some new made steel portions. It has properly had a 25% section of the total length completely replaced entirely with solid steel bar stock. Meaning a 1\/4 length section of the display receiver is solid steel, making this totally legal to own without a license of any kind. It is dated \u003cstrong\u003e1956\u003c\/strong\u003e on the top cover receiver but also could contain some WWII era parts. It comes complete with shield and wheeled mount. The top cover is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAD - 0257\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1956\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormally there would be more markings present, however it looks like this example may have been remarked at some point. The style of manufacture indicates that it is a Polish-made example of the SGM, which they designated as the \"CKM - wz. 43\". The same serial number is stamped in several other places, while other serial numbers are stamped on the barrel and elsewhere. \u003cspan\u003eThere are other markings stamped on the display gun and on the mount, however we are not really able to decipher what they mean. Most likely they are stock and production numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis SGM wz.43 display machine gun is really in great shape, and looks fantastic, with the original heavy blued finish very well retained. The grips are in great shape, and the carry handle on the barrel is great as well. The front and rear sights are both present, and the rear sight is fully functional, with intact springs. The mount still has the original shield, which pulls out easily, and the elevation and traverse controls all work, as well as the tension locks on either side of the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic offering, only the sixth Goryunov that we have ever had, and its a great one! Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SG-43 Goryunov (Russian: Станковый пулемёт системы Горюнова, Stankovyy pulyemyot sistyemy Goryunova, meaning \"Mounted machinegun, Goryunov design\"), was a Soviet medium machine gun that was introduced during the Second World War. It was chambered for the 7.62×54mmR cartridge, and was introduced in 1943 as a replacement for the older M1910 Maxim machine guns. It was mounted on wheeled mounts, tripods and armored vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SG-43 used a tilting breechblock, moving sideways and locking into the side of the receiver. The feed is not straightforward, as the gun fires the 7.62×54mmR round, and this has to be withdrawn rearwards from the belt before ramming into the breech. The reciprocating motion is achieved by using two claws to pull the round from the belt, and then an arm pushes the round into the cartridge guide ready for the bolt to carry it to the breech. Despite this complication, the SG-43 was remarkably reliable and feed jams were apparently few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel is air-cooled and massively dense, contributing to a fairly high overall weight. The bore is chromium-plated and able to withstand continuous fire for long periods. The barrel can also be easily changed by releasing a simple lock, and the carrying handle allows a hot barrel to be lifted clear without difficulty. The World War II version of the gun had a smooth outline to the barrel, and the cocking handle was under the receiver, with no dust covers to the feed and ejection ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the end of World War II, the SG-43 was improved and renamed \u003cstrong\u003eSGM\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"M\" for modernized); dust covers and a new barrel lock were fitted, and a splined barrel was fitted to improve cooling. A coaxially-mounted stockless electric solenoid-fired variant was developed under the designation SGMT (the \"T\" standing for Tankovy, or \"Tank\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SG-43\/SGM was widely exported and also licensed for construction in several countries. It was manufactured in the People's Republic of China respectively as the Type 53 (SG-43) and Type 57 (SGMB) heavy machine guns. It was also produced in Czechoslovakia (as Vz 43) and \u003cstrong\u003ePoland (as Wz 43)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to World War II, it saw service in the Korean War with the Communist North Korean and Chinese forces. In Soviet service, the Goryunov, together with the RP-46, was replaced in the 1960s by the PK machine gun due to the switch in Soviet tactical doctrine to the general-purpose machine gun concept, rendering the gun effectively obsolete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 13.8 kg (30.42 lb) gun body\u003cbr\u003e41 kg (90.39 lb) on wheeled mount\u003cbr\u003eLength: 1,150 mm (45.3 in)\u003cbr\u003eBarrel length: 720 mm (28.3 in)\u003cbr\u003eCartridge: 7.62×54mmR\u003cbr\u003eEffective firing range: 1100 m (1200 yd)\u003cbr\u003eMaximum firing range: 1,500 meters\u003cbr\u003eFeed system: 200 or 250 round belts\u003cbr\u003eSights: Iron sights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44058696220741,"sku":"ONSV25TGS054","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25TGS054MAIN.jpg?v=1764371341"},{"product_id":"original-soviet-cold-war-naval-dagger-with-scabbard-dated-1951-serial-n07216","title":"Original Soviet Cold War Naval Dagger with Scabbard - Dated 1951 - Serial N07216","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the traditional Soviet Union Naval Officer's Dagger, which has gilt brass alloy mounts and a nickel plated blade, in service-used condition.  The blade ricasso is maker marked and dated in Cyrillic with \u003cstrong\u003e3NK \/ 1951 \u003c\/strong\u003efor a date of \u003cstrong\u003e1951\u003c\/strong\u003e, and has a serial number on the reverse: \u003cstrong\u003eN07216\u003c\/strong\u003e. The grip of some sort of yellow orange ochre type synthetic bone. The pommel has a Star on the tip, and the USSR Emblem on the side. The brass mounted leather scabbard is engraved on the throat with a fouled anchor on one side, and a Man-o-War on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dagger is 12¼ inches long with a 8 3\/8 inch double edged spear-point blade, a classic dagger design. The scabbard lock is fully functional, and the hilt fittings are mostly tight on the tang, as the grip looks to have shrunk a bit in the past several decades. The blade has some scratching and sharpening along the edges. There is some tarnishing to the finish on the brass fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery attractive and ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 8 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Double Edged Spear Point Dagger\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 12¼“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 3 1\/4”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 9¼\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44602886160453,"sku":"ONJR25DENV032","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25DENV032__02.jpg?v=1770059576"},{"product_id":"original-imperial-russian-wwi-era-model-1881-dragoon-shashka-sword-dated-1884-with-scabbard-made-to-fit-mosin-bayonet","title":"Original Imperial Russian WWI Era Model 1881 Dragoon Shashka Sword Dated 1884 with Scabbard Made to Fit Mosin Bayonet","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One One Available. This is a very rare example of an Imperial Russian Model 1881 Dragoon Shashka, which was not later destroyed or defaced after the Russian Revolution. Unlike most designs used, this has a handguard, whereas these usually do not even have a cross guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 34 1\/4 inch long blade is in very good condition, though it definitely does show use and age. It has been plated and then sharpened, and there are some small nicks and dents near the point, with heavy oxidation peeking through the plating. This looks to be a sword that saw some real use during its life, and is still relatively sharp. The blade ricasso has clear unit \/ regiment markings, and there are visible Zlatoust (Златоуст) factory markings on the blade, with a marking on the crossguard that appears to read \u003cstrong\u003e1884\u003c\/strong\u003e, but we cannot say this for certain. There are several other small markings on the blade and crossguard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hilt is still very snug on the tang, with no wobble, and the original leather blade buffer is present as well. The tang nut does not show any signs of turning any time recently, and is level with the pommel. The hilt overall has a lovely patina, and the grooved wooden grip is still in very good shape with a small bit of looseness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Included scabbard is the correct leather covered wood, with intact brass fittings. Some scabbards were also outfitted to hold a Mosin-Nagant bayonet, and this is an example of that, though there is no bayonet there now. The condition is very good, with almost all of the leather and finish intact. These were worn edge up, so often the top of the scabbard would see more wear and denting than the bottom. The suspension ring is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall a great condition rare sword with a lovely scabbard, just perfect for any Imperial Russian or WWI Soviet collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 39 7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 34 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge Shashka with Fuller\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 34 7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44610667053125,"sku":"ONSV26JOS052","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26JOS052__01.jpg?v=1770228554"},{"product_id":"original-soviet-russian-late-wwii-cold-war-dated-rkka-artillery-and-tank-officer-model-1935-m35-hat-1","title":"Original Soviet Russian WWII RKKA Artillery and Tank Officer Model 1935 M35 Hat","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Russian M35 caps began the practice of identifying the wearer's arm or service (or branch) by differing band and piping colors. These caps were also characterized by spade-shaped (or square edged) visors, although rounded (semi-circular) visors were also worn infrequently, especially by those who could afford to have custom-made caps, such as generals. The crowns of these caps were relatively small and round, with a low rise in the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cap with red wool piping and black felt hat band would have been worn by a RKKA Artillery \u0026amp; Tank Officer for service duty and for dress. The crown is green wool and there is a black chinstrap which is held in place by two brass buttons. The visor is made of spade-shaped fiberboard. A brass and enamel M39 star is pinned through the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is void of markings but the rayon lining is still soft and in good shape. There is some tearing in the sweatband but this is rather minor. The stitching looks to be original and is well-retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great Soviet officer’s visor cap for Artillery or Armor, ready for further research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44624234283077,"sku":"ONJR25DENV114","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25DENV114__03.jpg?v=1770673495"},{"product_id":"original-russian-wwi-era-mpl-50-entrenching-tool-with-postwar-finnish-use-dated-1915","title":"Original Russian WWI Era MPL-50 Entrenching Tool With Postwar Finnish Use - Dated 1915","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a rare sight to see anymore. This is your ordinary WWI Russian Empire used MPL-50 Entrenching Tool, but there is something rather rare about it. The example is dated \u003cstrong\u003e1915 \u003c\/strong\u003eand has other markings on it as well, probably indicating the maker. There’s a hole punched into the face which was done by the Finnish army so they could easily attach to their belts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MPL-50 is a small spade (50 cm (20 in) length) invented by Danish officer Mads Johan Buch Linnemann in 1869. It has been used by rank and file military personnel in the Russian Empire, Soviet Union and its successor states since the late 19th century. While nominally an entrenching tool, the MPL-50 has seen wide-ranging wartime applications, from a close-quarters combat weapon to a cooking utensil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MPL-50 has a total length of 50 cm (20 in); the steel blade is 15 cm (5.9 in) wide and 18 cm (7.1 in) long. It is sharpened on its working edge and often on one side, for use as an axe. The wooden handle is not painted, but polished with sandpaper and fire singed to create a smooth surface that does not slide in the hand. The handle is now a bit loose to the head. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example was also overpainted when it was issued in the Finnish army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely example ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44632293244997,"sku":"ONJR24HGGM014","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24HGGM014__01.jpg?v=1770997681"},{"product_id":"original-soviet-cold-war-inert-rpg-2-rocket-propelled-grenade-launcher-serial-d2014-by-kovrov-mechanical-plant-with-1969-dated-pr-20-tg-50-training-rocket","title":"Original Soviet Cold War Inert RPG-2 Rocket Propelled Grenade Launcher Serial D2014 by Kovrov Mechanical Plant with 1969 Dated PR-20 TG-50 Training Rocket","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a totally inert non-firing BATF compliant deactivated non-functional Soviet RPG-2 which is marked in Cyrillic on the trigger assembly. \u003cstrong\u003eThe launcher has been deactivated to BATF specifications by drilling out the ignition mechanism with a 1\/2\" drill bit and welding a 1\/2\" steel bar across the bore in its place. It also has had a bore-width hole drilled through the right and left side above the trigger mechanism.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rocket can insert into the front of the tube but the tube is obstructed beyond that point to prevent anything from traveling through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Available For Export\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original wood housing is still intact, as well as the Russian marked trigger group, which reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e56-Г-660\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo D 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(←)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arrow would indicate manufacture by the Kovrov Mechanical Plant. Kovrov Mechanical Plant (KMZ) was established in 1950, when the production branch number 1 of the V.A. Degtyarev plant (created in April 1941), was separated into an independent enterprise. Until 2007, it mainly specialized in the production of small arms, grenade launchers and rocketry. The launcher tube itself is also marked \u003cstrong\u003eD2014 \u003c\/strong\u003eon the deactivated firing mechanism, so this is a matched launcher. The launcher measures 37-1\/2\" long and weighs approximately 6.15 lbs. Both the front and rear flip up sights are present and fully functional. The safety and trigger can still move, and the mechanism is still able to be cocked and dry fired, though you should never dry fire a weapon system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe launcher comes with a scarce original PR-20 TG-50 Training Rocket, which still retains the original paint and markings very well. The black stenciled markings on the warhead read \u003cstrong\u003eПГ-20 ТГ-50\u003c\/strong\u003e (PR-20 TG-50) and \u003cstrong\u003eУЧЕБНАЯ\u003c\/strong\u003e (TRAINING) over a\u003cstrong\u003e 6-69 \u003c\/strong\u003edate. Thanks to the design of this rocket, it can be almost inserted fully into the launcher for display. It also comes with a cap to put on the rear of the training warhead, which must be removed before insertion into the launcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RPG-2 Ruchnoy Protivotankovy Granatomyot or \"hand-held antitank grenade launcher\" was a man-portable, shoulder-fired anti-tank weapon designed in the Soviet Union. It was the first successful anti-tank weapon of its type, a response to the earlier and unsuccessful RPG-1. The RPG-2 offered better range and armor penetration, making it useful against late and post-World War II tanks where the RPG-1 was of marginal use. The basic design and layout was further upgraded to produce the ubiquitous RPG-7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign\u003cbr\u003eThe RPG-2 anti tank grenade launcher is a simple 40 millimeter steel tube into which the PG-2 grenade is fitted. The tailboom of the grenade inserts into the launcher. The diameter of the PG-2 warhead is 80mm. The center section of the tube has a thin wooden covering to protect the user from the heat generated by the grenade launch. The wooden covering also makes using the weapon in extreme cold conditions easier. The total length of the weapon with a grenade fitted was 120 centimeters (47 inches) and it weighed 4.48 kilograms (9.8 pounds). Only a simple iron sight was provided for aiming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one type of grenade, the PG-2 HEAT (High Explosive Anti-Tank), was used in the RPG-2. The propellant, consisting of granulated powder was in a rolled cardboard case treated with wax that had to be attached to the grenade before loading. Once attached to the propellant charge, the grenade was inserted into the smooth-bore launcher from the front. A tab on the body of the grenade indexes in a notch cut in the tube so that the primer in the propelling charge aligns with the firing pin and hammer mechanism. To fire the RPG-2, the grenadier cocked an external hammer with his thumb, aimed, and pulled the trigger to fire. Upon launch, six stabilizer fins unfolded from the grenade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weapon was accurate, depending on the soldier's experience, against stationary targets up to 150 meters and against moving targets at ranges of less than 100 meters. It had a muzzle velocity of 84 meters per second and could penetrate armor up to 180 millimeters (7.17 inches) thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003cbr\u003eStudying German and US anti-tank rocket designs, in 1944 the Soviets began development of the RPG-1 with the goal of combining the best features of the German Panzerfaust with the US Bazooka. Propelled by a 30 mm cartridge, the 70 millimeters (2.8 in) HEAT round could penetrate about 150 millimeters (5.9 in) of homogeneous armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly testing displayed a number of minor problems, but, by the time these were being solved, the 150 mm of penetration was no longer considered effective against modern tanks, even late-war designs like the Panther. The warhead was already straining the capabilities of the cartridge and its range was already considered too low. Modifications to improve this began, but in 1947 the RPG-2 program started as a parallel project. Development of the RPG-2 was carried out by the GSKB-30 design bureau, originally part of the Commissariat for Munitions, but in the post-war period handed to the Ministry of Agriculture to help design farm equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main difference in performance between the two were due to size. The RPG-2 used a custom designed 40 millimeters (1.6 in) cartridge to provide much greater power, and the warhead enlarged to 80 millimeters (3.1 in). This improved penetration to 180 millimeters (7.1 in), which allowed it to penetrate the frontal armor of all but very heaviest tanks, and the side and rear armor of any tank. The larger cartridge gave the PG-2 warhead slightly better practical range as well, about 150 meters (490 ft) against stationary targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of the PG-2 was considerably different than the PG-1 of the RPG-1. The rear section of the PG-1 consisted of a central tube holding the propelling charge, and a second tube around this carrying the fins. When the round was inserted in the launcher, the second tube was outside the launcher tube, requiring the front of the launcher to be free of any fittings. The PG-2 replaced the fins with small metal leafs attached to the inner tube, and eliminated the outer tube found on the PG-1. This allowed the entire propellant section to be inserted in the launcher, which in turn allowed the sights and trigger assembly to be mounted right at the front of the launcher. This slightly reduced the length compared to the RPG-1, made the entire assembly more robust, and allowed the use of conventional fore-and-aft sights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new design was such an improvement on the earlier design that development of the RPG-1 ended in 1948. The first production versions of the RPG-2 entered service with the Soviet Army's infantry squads in 1954. Although the RPG-2 could be operated by one man, standard military practice called for a two-man crew: a grenadier carrying the launcher and a purpose-built backpack containing three grenades and an assistant armed with a rifle and carrying another three-grenade backpack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1957, the launcher was adapted to be able to mount the NSP-2 infrared (IR) night-sight system, which consisted of an IR spotlight and a detector, together weighing (with batteries) 6 kilograms (13 lb). The NSP-2 was usable to 150 to 200 metres (490–660 ft) under good conditions. When fitted with the NSP-2, the launcher became known as the RPG-2N.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely distributed to allies of the Soviet Union, it was also produced under license by China, North Vietnam and North Korea. Widely used against the U.S. military in the Vietnam War, its Vietnamese variants were called the B40 (Ba Do Ka (Bazooka) 40mm) and B50. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely Imperial Russian WWI Kindjal, known as the \"Bebut\" Artillery Model 1907, is a bit larger than the typical 19th Century example. Traditionally these were carried by the Cossacks, the South Russian Cavalry, these are wicked doubled edged daggers of very traditional style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example measures 23 ¼” in overall length, with a 17” blade that is in very good but heavily oxidized condition. This particular example is marked on the ricasso with a Russian Double Headed Eagle proof surrounded by Russian letters denoting the arsenal or factory where it was produced, but we cannot make out enough of the letters. Next to this, it’s dated \u003cstrong\u003e1917r\u003c\/strong\u003e. The other side of the ricasso is stamped \u003cstrong\u003eA A\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is in very good condition, with the factory grinding marks still partially visible, and very heavy oxidation pitting, some of which has been cleaned away. It is also quite sharp, with only a few small edge nicks. It was produced near the end of WWI, so it almost certainly saw service during the conflict. The grip is the standard wood with brass fittings, secured with two large dome headed rivets, which is the traditional design. The brass crossguard is still retained without splitting. It still has the original factory brown finish retained very well, and shows little sign of use. The included brass fitted wooden scabbard is in good condition, without a belt frog. There is some material loss to the leather, but nothing major.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very desirable Russian Imperial military Kindjal for a serious collector of World War I or Russian edged weapons. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 23 1\/4”\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 17”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Curved \"Kindjal\" Double Edged\u003cbr\u003eScabbard length: 19”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Russian Civil War\u003cbr\u003eThe Russian Civil War was a multi-party civil war in the former Russian Empire sparked by the overthrowing of the monarchy and the new republican government's failure to maintain stability, as many factions vied to determine Russia's political future, resulting in the formation of the RSFSR and later the Soviet Union in most of its territory. Its finale marked the end of the Russian Revolution, which was one of the key events of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Russian monarchy had been overthrown by the 1917 February Revolution, and Russia was in a state of political flux. A tense summer culminated in the Bolshevik-led October Revolution, overthrowing the Provisional Government of the Russian Republic. Bolshevik rule was not universally accepted, and the country descended into civil war. The two largest combatants were the Red Army, fighting for the Bolshevik form of socialism led by Vladimir Lenin, and the loosely allied forces known as the White Army, which included diverse interests favoring political monarchism, capitalism and social democracy, each with democratic and anti-democratic variants. In addition, rival militant socialists, notably Makhnovia anarchists and Left SRs, as well as non-ideological Green armies, opposed the Reds, the Whites and foreign interventionists. Thirteen foreign nations intervened against the Red Army, notably the former Allied military forces from the World War with the goal of re-establishing the Eastern Front. Three foreign nations of the Central Powers also intervened, rivaling the Allied intervention with the main goal of retaining the territory they had received in the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bolsheviks initially consolidated control over most of the country. They made an emergency peace with the German Empire, who had captured vast swathes of Russia in the chaos of the revolution and the context of World War I. In May 1918, the Czechoslovak Legion in Russia revolted in Siberia. In reaction, the Allies began an intervention in Northern Russia and Siberia. That, combined with the creation of the Provisional All-Russian Government, saw the reduction of the Bolsheviks to most of European Russia and parts of Central Asia. In November, Alexander Kolchak launched a coup to take control of the Russian State, establishing a de facto military dictatorship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe White Army launched several attacks from the east in March, the south in July, and west in October 1919. The advances were later checked by the Eastern Front counteroffensive, the Southern Front counteroffensive, and the defeat of the Northwestern Army. The White Movement also suffered greater loss as the Allies pulled back from northern and southern Russia. With the main base of the Russian SFSR secured, the Soviets could now strike back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe armies under Kolchak were eventually forced on a mass retreat eastward. Soviet forces advanced east, despite encountering resistance in Chita, Yakut and Mongolia. Soon the Red Army split the Don and Volunteer armies, forcing evacuations in Novorossiysk in March and the Crimea in November 1920. After that, anti-Bolshevik resistance was sporadic for several years until the collapse of the White Army in Yakutia in June 1923, but continued on in central Asia and Khabarovsk Krai until 1934. There were an estimated 7 to 12 million casualties during the war, mostly civilians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany pro-independence movements emerged after the break-up of the Russian Empire and fought in the war. Several parts of the former Russian Empire—Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland—were established as sovereign states, with their own civil wars and wars of independence. The rest of the former Russian Empire was consolidated into the Soviet Union shortly afterwards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44680449916997,"sku":"ONJR26OL0010","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26OL0010.jpg?v=1772226982"},{"product_id":"original-soviet-wwii-enlisted-mens-greatcoat-with-infantry-shoulder-boards-modified-telogreika-padded-lining","title":"Original Soviet WWII Enlisted Men's Greatcoat with Infantry Shoulder Boards \u0026 Modified Telogreika Padded Lining","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a lovely example of a heavily service worn Soviet Red Army Enlisted Man’s Greatcoat. The coat itself does show signs of extensive use and wear, most likely on the Eastern Front early on in the war. Even by Russian standards, the weather on the Eastern Front was brutal. Temperatures plunged to -40 degrees in places, freezing German tanks and equipment, shutting down diesel engines and freezing German soldiers who were not equipped with coats, hats, proper boots, gloves, or anything necessary to fight a winter campaign. Because of this, the soldier wearing this example opted to modify the lining, sewing on a Telogreika padded lining. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wool greatcoat was once of the many methods soldiers used to keep themselves as warm as they could. A greatcoat is a large, woolen overcoat designed for warmth and protection against wind and weather, and features a collar that can be turned up and cuffs that can be turned down to protect the face and the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example shows very heavy field wear with tears, rips, loss of material, rough edges, everything you’d expect to find on a battle-worn Soviet greatcoat. The Infantry shoulder boards are sewn-in, with a Soviet button attached to each. The collar loop is retained but the hook for it is gone. The front closure has four hook and loop closures, and most are in good shape with the top hook now loose. There is heavy damage across the greatcoat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modified Telogreika Padded Lining is in good shape and shows the ingenuity of the soldier who wore this coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollar to shoulder: 11\"\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to sleeve: 25”\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to shoulder: 16.5\"\u003cbr\u003eChest width: 20”\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 20\"\u003cbr\u003eHip: 27\"\u003cbr\u003eFront length: 42\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44782927773765,"sku":"ONJR25APBE003","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25APBE003.jpg?v=1773696656"},{"product_id":"original-soviet-wwii-inert-50mm-mortar-round-with-fuze-1","title":"Original Soviet WWII Inert 50mm Mortar Round with Fuze","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of an excavated Soviet WWII 50mm Mortar Round, as used with the RM-38 and RM-41 mortar systems. The RM-38 was a Soviet 50 mm light infantry mortar. The barrel was clamped at two elevation angles only - 45 and 75 degrees. Range variations were made by altering a sleeve round the base of the barrel. This sleeve opened a series of gas ports which bled off exhaust gasses and so determined the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project was deemed overly complex and expensive, and was only produced for a short time, before being replaced by the Model 1939. Despite the small number produced, some fell into German hands in 1941, who introduced them as the 5 cm Granatwerfer 205\/1(r).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF-approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are not considered NFA weapons. This example is in total compliance and is NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round is in wonderful condition but was excavated from the earth after many years. There is past oxidation and pitting present, which was cleaned away the best it could be. The fins are still present with minimal pending on the edges. The fuze assembly still retains markings \u003cstrong\u003e107-41-3260 M50.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mortar measures 8” long overall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44791656775749,"sku":"ONJR25AUOR31","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25AUOR31__06.jpg?v=1773847179"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/collections\/ON2572__2.jpg?v=1751636424","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/collections\/russian-soviet-militaria\/uniforms.oembed","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}