US Ames M1841 Naval Cutlass
Guns International #: 100579646 Seller's Inventory #: US 2924
Category: Bayonets - Military Collectible US

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Seller: Ricky's Gun Room, Inc.
Company: Ricky's Gun Room, Inc.
Member Since: 8/16/10
State: Massachusetts
Zip: 01021
Country: United States
Phone: (413) 592-5000
Fax: (508) 637-3300
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
original US Ames M1841 Naval Cutlass. This sword used during the Pre Civil War & Civil War era remains in un-touched condition as found. There were 6600 of these cutlass's manufactured by the N.P. Ames company between 1842-1846 and this sword appears to be dated 1845. The Ames company  marking are faint to illegible but there. The heavy brass handle and guard remain in fair plus to good condition, the guard at the finial is stamped with the letters J.L. in a circle and the other side with the leters RC, the guard is stamped 151. The blade has not been cleaned nor tampered with but shows mild to heavier pitting toward the guard where the name is stamped. This type cutlass saw service before the Civil War and was also used heavily during the Civil War. Surviving specimens are getting hard to find. The overall condition as described is fair - fair plus plus.       Inv.: # US 2924                                                                                

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