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Civil War Naval Cutlass by Ames

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 900.00 USD
Civil War Naval Cutlass by Ames
<B>Civil War Naval Cutlass by Ames.</B></I> This Civil War naval boarding cutlass was manufactured in 1862 by the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts. Constructed with the distinctive cup-shaped guard made of sheet brass, this design followed the French pattern of 1833. The cup is riveted to the brass guard, the grip is made of leather and is missing its original twisted brass wire. The curved 26" blade is marked "Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass." at the ricasso and bears a stamp of "NJ" there as well. The deep, wide fuller extends 18" down the blade. The black leather scabbard is secured by a series of copper rivets and is missing its throat and drag. The brass frog is with the scabbard but is detached from the leather. This is a rare naval cutlass that will make a nice display piece.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Bats, Clubs, Sticks, Swords, Rif (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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