USN MODEL 1841 NAVAL CUTLASS WITH SCABBARD.

USN MODEL 1841 NAVAL CUTLASS WITH SCABBARD. This is a nice example of the 1st year of production of the regulation Naval cutlass adopted in 1841 but not produced until 1842. This sword is nicely marked “USN/1842” on blade ricasso and opposite side of blade is marked “NP AMES/CABOTVILLE MASS”. The contract for manufacture of these swords was not signed until 1842 so this is indeed an early example. 1842 was Ames last year in Cabotville before moving operations to Springfield. The 21″ double edged blade fits perfectly in black leather scabbard with brass mounts. The drag of scabbard has a small inspector initial “r” stamped on finial. This scabbard is the type made during the Civil War or before for replacement of the originally produced brass riveted scabbards. This is a scarce sword to find in fine condition with original scabbard with good markings. SIZE: 21″ blade. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Blade is mostly bright with areas of sharpening, staining and pitting. Brass hilt is stained as are scabbard mounts. Quillon is bent in such that it binds slightly with scabbard throat. Leather scabbard body retains most of its original finish with numerous small cracks and scuffs. The drag is missing three of its four retaining pins. Scabbard mounts are cleaned and have several small dents and numerous scratches. 4-39663 JS19 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2421A	$1,322.50	USN MODEL 1841 NAVAL CUTLASS WITH SCABBARD. This is a nice example of the 1st year of production of the regulation Naval cutlass adopted in 1841 but not produced until 1842. This sword is nicely marked “USN/1842” on blade ricasso and opposite side of blade is marked “NP AMES/CABOTVILLE MASS”. The contract for manufacture of these swords was not signed until 1842 so this is indeed an early example. 1842 was Ames last year in Cabotville before moving operations to Springfield. The 21″ double edged blade fits perfectly in black leather scabbard with brass mounts. The drag of scabbard has a small inspector initial “r” stamped on finial. This scabbard is the type made during the Civil War or before for replacement of the originally produced brass riveted scabbards. This is a scarce sword to find in fine condition with original scabbard with good markings. SIZE: 21″ blade. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Blade is mostly bright with areas of sharpening, staining and pitting. Brass hilt is stained as are scabbard mounts. Quillon is bent in such that it binds slightly with scabbard throat. Leather scabbard body retains most of its original finish with numerous small cracks and scuffs. The drag is missing three of its four retaining pins. Scabbard mounts are cleaned and have several small dents and numerous scratches. 4-39663 JS19 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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