Original U.S. Civil War Rare Rack Number Marked M1860 Naval Boarding Cutlass by Ames - Dated 1862 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) The founders hired Thomas Bacon

The founders hired Thomas Bacon to became the Superintendent of

which has the top cut off to fit against the solid receiver

with masses of the original blue finish on the metalwork and a fine quality finish on the walnut stock

There are no markings or stamps that can be found on the inside of the coat

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Rack Number Marked M1860 Naval Boarding Cutlass by Ames - Dated 1862 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) The founders hired Thomas BaconOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a rare bird! This is a very nice example of the rarely seen U. S. Naval Model 1860 Boarding Cutlass, as used from 1860 1865. The boarding cutlass was derived from the French pattern of 1833, often referred to as a cullere a pot, or more commonly called the soup ladle weapon. It features all brass mounts and a wood grip with almost all of the original leather present. These were NEVER bound in brass wire