Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scarce Wire-Wrapped Grip - Dated 1862 - Excellent Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts especially under the grips

especially under the grips

This blade of this example was at some point polished and then plated with what looks to be nickel or chrome

Markings on the warhead:

This indicates that the rifle was originally Manufactured at the Imperial arsenal at Châtellerault

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Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scarce Wire-Wrapped Grip - Dated 1862 - Excellent Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts especially under the gripsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a tremendous example of the rarely seen U. S. Naval 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 fantastically retained wire wrapped leather grip, often indicative of issue to an officer. These almost never retain their wire, so this is a