MODEL 1860 US NAVAL CUTLASS

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Item Code: 362-317

Maker-mark illegible [Ames Mfg./Chicopee/Mass, completely worn off]. Inspector's mark "Anchor/___ [illegible]/1861". Semi-bright blade exhibits patches of light pitting and condensation residue. Ding-free. Washer missing. Brass basket hilt assembly tight and symmetrical; exhibits medium coppery patina with various minor dings. Inner cross guard rack stamp "21M/88". Black leather scabbard with riveting and frog finial. Leather is structurally solid though somewhat weakened in lower half toward tip. Light cracking and flaking. Lower half of leather frog attachment present, with weakened stitching. Else VG. An attractive cutlass and scabbard combination that displays well.

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