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Handsome Civil War-Dated US Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co., measuring 31 1/2" overall, with a 25 5/8" curved, single-edged blade having wide, single fullers. The steel has much of the original bright finish visible, with the balance freckled plum-brown, heaviest along the back edge and at the tip. The ricasso has the Ames scroll trademark on the reverse, with clear "D.R. / 1862" on the obverse. The brass hilt has an overall yellow-ochre patina with areas of dark ochre tarnish scattered across the exterior, and the ridged leather grip has moderate flaking throughout, and the braided wire wrap is no longer present. The original riveted leather scabbard is included that is intact and fully serviceable, but does exhibit extensive surface flaking throughout, as well as a torn section at the very tip. These scabbards did not survive at the same rate as the cutlasses themselves and this is a very good original example. This is a very attractive Civil War naval cutlass, in very good condition overall.
