Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Wooden Grips & Period Lead Repair - 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 grip is in fantastic shape, and the leather blade washer is still retained!
The curved 26 inch blade's ricasso is marked on one side with the banner style address, which is extremely faded, but we could make out the CHICO of Chicopee, so we are certain of 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 is in fair shape, however it has some heavy oxidation which has been cleaned in spots. There is an additional inspector D.R. mark on the pommel, indicating inspection by Daniel Reynolds, one of many inspectors working at Ames during the U.S. Civil War. The underside of the guard is marked with rack number 24M / 440. The brass basket has a lovely period repair, with a crack in the basket being reinforced with lead, a very common method of repairing swords during this era. This is the first example we’ve offered with such a repair, and it gives the cutlass a fantastic look. The leather blade washer is also still retained!
The handle is in great shape with some small cracks and loss of leather but nothing too serious.
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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