US NAVAL BOARDING AX.

US NAVAL BOARDING AX. Rare War of 1812 Era Naval boarding ax. Stamped on blade is “U.S., NYW, JT”. The “NYW” denotes manufacture at the Navy Yard Washington. “JT” stands for the inspector, Captain Joseph Tarvell, who inspected naval weapons at the Navy Yard during the War of 1812. CONDITION: Iron surface is uncleaned, black and pitted. Spike has been beaten blunt. Hasp appears untouched but has some weathering where in contact with the iron. Orig ball at hasp’s end has two inscribed lines circumscribing it. 4-56923 JS56 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3199	$10,637.00	US NAVAL BOARDING AX. Rare War of 1812 Era Naval boarding ax. Stamped on blade is “U.S., NYW, JT”. The “NYW” denotes manufacture at the Navy Yard Washington. “JT” stands for the inspector, Captain Joseph Tarvell, who inspected naval weapons at the Navy Yard during the War of 1812. CONDITION: Iron surface is uncleaned, black and pitted. Spike has been beaten blunt. Hasp appears untouched but has some weathering where in contact with the iron. Orig ball at hasp’s end has two inscribed lines circumscribing it. 4-56923 JS56 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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