{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-naval-boarding-cutlass-with-rack-numbers-dated-1862","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Naval Boarding Cutlass with Rack Numbers - Dated 1862","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine early United States Naval Boarding Cutlass, right from the beginning of the U.S. Civil War. First adopted in the 1840's this is a classic cutlass design, with a full half basket brass bowl guard. The curved blade, measuring 25\" is dated 1862 on the ricasso, but its makers markings, most likely of AMES \u0026amp; CO, have long been worn off or erased. Overall length is 32 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally, the basket grip would have been plated entirely in tin, however just a tiny bit of this remains in places. The grip in wood covered with leather some of which still remains. \u003cspan\u003eThese were NEVER bound in brass wire, and a bit of the original paint remains. There are rack numbers stamped into the inside of the cross guard: \u003cstrong\u003e10 M \/ 365\u003c\/strong\u003e, however we have not been able to research these further.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn really nice condition the brass is bright and the blade is in great shape, with just a bit of pitting in places. A fine Civil War Naval Cutlass, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19506014552133,"sku":"ON6302","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON6302__01.jpg?v=1597641044","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-naval-boarding-cutlass-with-rack-numbers-dated-1862","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}