Item: ONSV25TGA085
Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1862
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fair example of the rarely seen U.S. Naval Cutlass, as used from 1860-1865. The boarding cutlass was derived from the French pattern of 1833, often referred to as a “cullere a pot,” or more commonly called the “soup ladle” weapon. It features all brass mounts and a leather-wrapped wooden sword grip. These were never bound in brass wire even though there are grooves.The curved 26 inch blade's ricasso is marked on one side with the banner style address, which is partially faded-MADE BYAMES MFGCHICOPEEMASSOne the other side it is well marked with-1862The blade is in fair shape, however it has some heavy oxidation which has been cleaned in spots, but there are some areas of heavy pitting. There is an inspector marking stamped on the pommel, KLB, although we couldn’t find an inspector with these initials, so this could be the sailor’s initials. The serial number 9M/521 is stamped under the crossguard.The handle is in great shape with some small cracks and loss of leather but nothing too serious. There are some remnants of the original wire wrap near the pommel, but only about three strands are retained.Offered in fair but gorgeous condition, original Civil War Naval Cutlasses are getting harder and harder to find every year! Ready for further research and display!Specifications:Blade Length: 24"Blade Style: Curved Single Edge w/ FullerOverall length: 29 7/8“Basket dimensions: 4 1/2" width x 5” length
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