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Swedish Model 1848 Naval Short Cutlass

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Swedish Model 1848 Naval Short Cutlass
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Swedish Model 1848 Naval Short Cutlass, with leather scabbard. The massive 17'' blade has a swell near the point similar to an Indian kukri. Blade is maker marked ''J.Walen'' and unit marked ''3 T.B. B. No.162'' at the ricasso area. The ''S''-shaped guard is brass, as is the lower grip ferrule. The two-piece wooden grips are riveted to the tang with a large lanyard hole lined in brass at the end. Issued to the Navy, Army, and Coastal Artillery. Overall length is 24''. Condition is good. Handle retains approx. 50% of its original black painted finish. Original leather scabbard has brass fittings at the top and bottom, with non-matching unit marks of ''T 4, No.1167, No.199'', indicating it has been reissued to this cutlass. The lower fitting is missing the two retaining nails, but is tight on the leather. Est.: $400-$650. (Joe Poyer collection)