VERY RARE M1841 US NAVY CUTLASS SHORT SWORD MEXICAN WAR US CIVIL WAR

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VERY RARE M1841 US NAVY CUTLASS SHORT SWORD MEXICAN WAR US CIVIL WAR:
$525.00

This is an Ames sword from Cabbotsville, Mass., dated 1842 with U.S.N. on the blade. It is in nice condition “no sheath”. The brass hilt retains a beautiful patina , blade may have been polished at one time. This sword has been in our possession about 40 years and was not cleaned or sharpened during this time. The markings are light, but mostly readable. The hilt Eagle is worn but nice on both sides. The blade is still very sharp and should be handled cautiously. The 1842 date is the date of the first government contract for this sword and 2,500 were delivered that year. The total production through 1846 was 6,600. A great piece for a Mexican War and Civil War collection.

26 3/4\" OA length

21\" blade 1 5/8\" wide