GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
VERY RARE CIVIL WAR NAVAL OFFICER'S CUTLASS WITH ORIGINAL SCABBARD.This is a very fine example of the rarely offered (and highly re-produced) model 1860 United States Naval Officer's with cutout "USN" in fluted basket hilt. These cutlass's of which only a handful are known are made and marked on ricasso "MADE BY AMES MFG CO. CHICOPEE, MASS". Opposite ricasso "U.S.N. 1862". Scabbard is riveted black leather with a finial with raised five pointed star with stippled background. Grip is leather with twisted wire. This is a beautiful example of a rare sword still retaining gilt highlights in fine, sound original scabbard that would be difficult to upgrade. SIZE: CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. 26" blade is gray/white overall with crisp markings, light staining and pin prick pitting. Grip is sound with scuffing and wear to leather with some reductions though twisted is complete tight and intact. There are several small dents in basket unaffecting aesthetics, strong traces of gilt are found in protected areas. Scabbard is sound and solid and fits cutlass well. Frog is an original US Naval cutlass frog with partially discernable Navy yard markings on reverse. 49382-1 JS (8,000-12,000)