Item Description
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. There are 2 cracks in the handle which make a piece of the grip loose.
The curved 26 inch blade's ricasso is marked on one side with the banner style address, which is extremely faded, but still legible enough to figure out the maker -
MADE BY
AMES MFG
CHICOPEE
MASS
One the other side it is well marked with-
U.S.N.
D.R.
1862
The blade, having been without its scabbard for so long, is in very rough shape with oxidation and heavy wear, as well as multiple dents across. This heavy wear does give the cutlass a great patina that makes it look as old as it is. There is an inspector D.R. mark on the ricasso, indicating inspection by Daniel Reynolds, one of many inspectors working at Ames during the U.S. Civil War. The blade is still tightly connected to the hilt which itself has a great worn patina. The only real issue with the hilt is the cracks in the leather-covered wooden grip as previously mentioned. The leather is almost all gone but some remnants can be seen.
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
- This product is available for international shipping.
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