US NAVY BOARDING AXE.

US NAVY BOARDING AXE. A scarce and desirable Civil War period US Navy boarding axe, being a hand forged head of iron measuring 12-1/2” from tip to blade, having an oval socket and a large sgl spiked end with a wide ax blade measuring 3-1/2” at the face and being returned with two sharp triangular teeth to the socket measuring 1-1/2” across. Right face of the cutting blade is deeply stamped “US/VIM” in letters, which are 1/4” high. Haft is of oak and measures 22-3/4” in length and is held to the head with a rivet from either side. CONDITION: Very good. Face of the blade shows medium to deep pitting but has been cleaned to a medium gray appearance. Blade has been sharpened numerous times. Haft appears to have been with the boarding axe for a long time, but may be a replacement during its period of use. Rare and scarce US Navy boarding implement. 4-56922 CW97 (1,500-2,500)

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
	3200	$1,150.00	US NAVY BOARDING AXE. A scarce and desirable Civil War period US Navy boarding axe, being a hand forged head of iron measuring 12-1/2” from tip to blade, having an oval socket and a large sgl spiked end with a wide ax blade measuring 3-1/2” at the face and being returned with two sharp triangular teeth to the socket measuring 1-1/2” across. Right face of the cutting blade is deeply stamped “US/VIM” in letters, which are 1/4” high. Haft is of oak and measures 22-3/4” in length and is held to the head with a rivet from either side. CONDITION: Very good. Face of the blade shows medium to deep pitting but has been cleaned to a medium gray appearance. Blade has been sharpened numerous times. Haft appears to have been with the boarding axe for a long time, but may be a replacement during its period of use. Rare and scarce US Navy boarding implement. 4-56922 CW97 (1,500-2,500) 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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