US MODEL 1862 NAVAL OFFICER’S CUTLASS.

This particular example is shown as Figure 141, pg 163 in Harold L. Peterson’s 1954 scholarly text The American Sword. He notes this is a variant with floral decorations and same U.S.N. cutout in basket. These same swords were offered by Bannerman as early as 1905 and are thought possibly to be of post-war manufacture. Sword is marked on one ricasso “U.S.N. / D.R / 1862”. Cutlass still retains it’s leather grip and twisted wire which is almost always missing. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. 26-1/4″ blade is grey with staining and light pinprick pitting. Ames marking is not discernible, though inspector’s marks are as noted. Brass is a mixed mustard patina. Capstan rivet is brass. Rack numbers are found on top of quillon. 53094-156 JS (2,500-3,000) – Lot 2292

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Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2292	$0.00	US MODEL 1862 NAVAL OFFICER’S CUTLASS. This particular example is shown as Figure 141, pg 163 in Harold L. Peterson’s 1954 scholarly text The American Sword. He notes this is a variant with floral decorations and same U.S.N. cutout in basket. These same swords were offered by Bannerman as early as 1905 and are thought possibly to be of post-war manufacture. Sword is marked on one ricasso “U.S.N. / D.R / 1862”. Cutlass still retains it’s leather grip and twisted wire which is almost always missing. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. 26-1/4″ blade is grey with staining and light pinprick pitting. Ames marking is not discernible, though inspector’s marks are as noted. Brass is a mixed mustard patina. Capstan rivet is brass. Rack numbers are found on top of quillon. 53094-156 JS (2,500-3,000) – Lot 2292 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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US MODEL 1862 NAVAL OFFICER’S CUTLASS.