Original U.S. Civil War Service Worn Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1863 Price_$-00 - $30 The warhead still unscrews

The warhead still unscrews

the lock shows crown over Potsdam

on the barrel latch

overall good metal finish with most proofs still present

Original U.S. Civil War Service Worn Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1863 Price_$-00 - $30 The warhead still unscrewsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a rare bird! This is a very nice service used 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. As originally issued, these featured all brass mounts, a wooden leather wrapped sword grip, and a nice brass fitted leather scabbard.