{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-rare-model-1860-naval-cutlass-by-ames-mfg-co-with-wooden-grips-period-lead-repair-dated-1862","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Wooden Grips \u0026 Period Lead Repair - Dated 1862","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADE BY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAMES MFG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHICOPEE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMASS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne the other side it is well marked with-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.N.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD.R.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1862\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is in fair shape, however it has some heavy oxidation which has been cleaned in spots. There is an additional inspector \u003cstrong\u003eD.R.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e24M \/ 440\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is in great shape with some small cracks and loss of leather but nothing too serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 24\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Curved Single Edge w\/ Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 29 7\/8“\u003cbr\u003eBasket dimensions: 4 1\/2\" width x 5” length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42195419299909,"sku":"ONJR24RCAJ048","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24RCAJ048__01.jpg?v=1733956476","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-rare-model-1860-naval-cutlass-by-ames-mfg-co-with-wooden-grips-period-lead-repair-dated-1862","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}