Original Item: Only One Available. Now this is a rare bird! This is a very nice 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, a wood with leather wrapped sword grip, and a COMPLETE brass fitted leather scabbard, which are VERY hard to find. The leather grip on the sword is fully intact, however the original brass wire wrapping is completely gone.

The curved 25 34 inch blade looks to have been cleaned and polished several times over the years, which has removed the oxidation but also completely worn away any markings on the blade. There is still some pitting on the very end of the blade, which commonly happens due to the leather scabbard trapping moisture against the end. It is possible that it was made by Ames, as they were notorious for stamping their items very lightly and even brand new some were difficult to read. There is no way to prove that it was made by Ames, it does share the same characteristics as them, and is completely correct in construction.

Overall condition is very good, with a lovely mellow patina on the brass basket handle, which still has a just a few small traces of the original tin plating. The polished blade looks great, with some verdigris stains from the scabbard present.

The included leather scabbard is in very nice condition, with the expected wear from service and age. It still has most of the original black finish, though it is cracking in places, and the brass components are oxidized, with light denting. The scabbards usually rotted away and are very seldom seen. This scabbard is certainly period manufactured and is the typical type seen with the Ames produced cutlass as it does have rivets down the back side.

Offered in very nice collector's condition, original Civil War Naval Cutlasses are getting harder and harder to find every year, especially with a complete original scabbard! Ready to display!

Specifications:
Blade Length: 25 3/4"
Blade Style: Curved Single Edge w/ Fuller
Overall length: 31 3/4“
Basket dimensions: 4 1/2" width x 5” length
Scabbard Length: 27"