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CIVIL WAR ERA US M1860 NAVAL CUTLASS.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
CIVIL WAR ERA US M1860 NAVAL CUTLASS.

Overall length 32". Blade length 26". Plain single fullered blade marked at the ricasso "Made by AMES MFG. CO. CHICOPEE, MASS." & "1862". Solid brass full cup guard with wire wrapped leather grip. Guard is stamped at the knuckle bow "CH. MAA USN" and the quillon area is not stamped. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a light gray cleaned finish with minor oxidation near the tip. Brass has a mellow patina and only a few shallow dents. Grip was likely replaced during reconditioning in the late 19th century and wire wrap was added. (02-18032/BF). $400-600.