Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1864
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a rough but fair example of the rarely seen U.S. Naval Cutlass, as used from 1861-1865. 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. The leather is very well-retained. These were originally issued with wire-wrapped grips, but it became standard practice to remove it, as it would quickly oxidize in the saltwater environment. This example appears to have been nickel-plated or painted at one point, very long ago.
The curved 26 inch blade's ricasso was originally marked on one side with the banner style address, which is now almost entirely faded away and indiscernible:
MADE BY
AMES MFG
CHICOPEE
MASS
One the other side it is well marked with:
U.S.N.
D
1864
The blade is in fair shape, however it has some very heavy oxidation which has been cleaned in spots, but there are some areas of heavy pitting, along with many chips in the edge. This example never had a serial number stamped on, which may indicate it was privately obtained by an officer.
The handle is in great shape with some small cracks and loss of leather but nothing too serious. The brass basket has some heavy denting as shown, more than likely from period use. There is also heavy residue from the plating or paint that was once there.
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/ Fuller
Overall length: 29 7/8“
Basket dimensions: 4 1/2" width x 5” length
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