{"product_id":"original-british-royal-navy-1845-pattern-naval-cutlass-rare","title":"Original British Royal Navy 1845 Pattern Naval Cutlass - Rare","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. The original 1845 pattern cutlasses (of which this is one) can be distinguished from the later models by the larger width of the basket guard and the distance between the grip to the bulge of the guard, which was around 70mm (2 and ¾ inches) in the first pattern. The pommel of the cast grip also swells out considerably on the first pattern. Second pattern guards have an oval piece of metal fitted around the blade and riveted to the inside of the guard. The third pattern, circa 1858 has a narrower basket with a forward pointing lip to the front of the guard and the grip pommel has a much smaller flare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great and scarce example of the M1845 Naval Cutlass, with a heavily patinated 28 ⅜” blade. The basket shows heavy wear and loss of finish, but is not heavily dented. The overall length is roughly 34 ½”. The grip is now heavily loose on the hilt, but the hilt is in good shape overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no scabbard, and no markings we can find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare model of cutlass, ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 28 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Naval Cutlass\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 34 1\/2“\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44862963548229,"sku":"ONJR26MABS105","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26MABS105__01.jpg?v=1775850844","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-royal-navy-1845-pattern-naval-cutlass-rare","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}