Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. Now this is a rare bird! This is a very nice example of the rarely seen U.S. Naval Model 1860 Boarding 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 wood grip with almost all of the original leather present. These were NEVER bound in brass wire even though there are grooves. Strangely enough twisted brass wire was added to the handle. We are unsure as to when this was added, more than likely post war.
The curved 26 inch blade's ricasso is marked on one side with the banner style address, which is almost completely faded, but still legible -
Made By
AMES MFG
CHICOPEE
MASS
On the other side it is marked-
D.R.
1862
This indicates inspection by U.S. Sword Inspector Daniel Reynolds, who was stationed at the Ames factory. The underside of the guard is marked with rack number 15M / 308. The guard of this example, and others we have seen, was coated with lacquer to improve the appearance and protect it, with some of this getting on the blade ricasso.
The 26 inch blade is in great condition, with oxidation staining in small isolated areas. The edge is also excellent but does have 9 nicks in the edge, more than likely from children’s sword play. Brass bowl hand guard showing signs of its very rare ORIGINAL tin plating, surrounding the grooved wooden grip. The guard has a lovely mustard patina.
Offered in very nice collector's condition, original Civil War Naval Cutlasses are getting harder and harder to find every year. Ready to display!
Specifications:
Blade Length: 26"
Blade Style: Curved Single Edge w/ Fuller
Overall length: 32“
Basket dimensions: 4 1/2" width x 5” length
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