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Lot 3147

A U.S. Model 1841 Naval cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co.
dated 1846
-Select US Arms Type-

Amended
10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$1,521 inc. premium

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A U.S. Model 1841 Naval cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co.
dated 1846

Steel double-edged 21 inch diamond section blade marked USN/1846/R on right side and N.P. Ames/Sprngfield on opposite side. Standard cast gilt brass hilt and grip. Quillon marked J.L. in oval on right side and RC on left side. Inside of guard marked 171. Grip with scales and three iron rivets; Eagle on both sides of pommel. Black leather scabbard with brass mounts.
Condition: Very Good. Blade brights with scabbard marks and some light pitting and dark spots; all markings clear, except Springfield. Hilt retains minor traces of gilt finish, with some marks from use and overall darkening patina. Leather scabbard with surface cracks and soft patina on brass; excellent overall.
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Please note the blade is dated 1845, not 1846.

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