December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
This is the beefy cutlass adopted by the US Navy in 1814 to replace the slighter M1808 Starr Cutlass. The US M1814 was produced by Philadelphia cutlers Mayweg & Nippes, who received a contract for 2000 of such arms. This cutlass has a 26-inch-long blade and is 31 inches in length overall. The blade has the government "P" proof stamped on the left side near the ricasso, but does not feature the "US" stamp normally found on the outside of the lower disk of the double-disk guard. CONDITION: Blade exhibits a pleasing gray patina with light edge wear throughout that is most notable toward the tip. Guard and ribbed iron grip with a good amount of original japanning remaining and some traces of oxidation where it has been lost.
Item Dimensions: L: 31"