285

US SWORD. Eagle head pommel of the 1805-1830 period. Carved ivory grips. Cast brass cross-guard with S-configuration and eagle heads at each end, with ornate triangular shaped langets. 13 1/2" straight, single edged quill-back blade with 10" false edge. Blade is old greyish color with scattered staining. No evidence of knuckle-bow or chain. Resembles the hafting seen on the earlier cutoe. Solid, heavy sword; no scabbard.

286

US SWORD. Eagle-head pommel of the 1805-1830 period. Pommel is of the open-beak "screaming eagle" configuration, reversed "P" style cast knuckle bow. Reeded bone tubular grip. 28.5" curved blade with faint traces of fire-blue; small areas of floral design and stand of arms retains some gold. Narrow fullers near spine. Forging flaws 6"-9" from point. No scabbard.

287

SCARCE USN CUTLASS. M1860. With riveted back scabbard, separate frog. Blade excellent, dated 1862. Ames marking. Complete, smooth leather grip wrap, no wire. Rack no. on guard.

288

RARE US CUTLASS. N. Starr, inspected by Gansevoort (G.G.). Blade stained but no rust; few light nicks on edge. Iron scabbard has about 50% of its paint, few minor dents, one 1" age crack at back. Looks like original leather scabbard. Rare. Perfect grip and guard.     

289

USN CUTLASS. M1860, dated 1864. Partial Ames markings remain, leather grip wrap 100% with rich patina, no wire. Blade very good. Scabbard is the sewn back style with starred copper rivet at tip. Belt loop secured to scabbard.

290

A RARE AND VERY FINE BRITISH CONFEDERATE CUTLASS. Mole marked "McLeasons, Birmingham". A crown over 21 proof. Courtney & Tennant cartouche. Also on spine is "Lady Davis", with crown 21. With very good scabbard.       

291

USN M1917 CUTLASS. Blade 90% blue, marked "USN", wood scales have waffle impressed checkering, solid cup hand guard. Original scabbard (this is not a Dutch Klewang scabbard) and frog. Scabbard has 5 1/4" metal tip.

292

USN SABOR BAYONET. Model 1861 (Whitneyville). Made for Dahlgren's Plymouth rifle. Beautiful bright blade with crisp Collins marking. Scabbard is about perfect. With 6977 serial number.         

293

SCARCE USN KNIFE BAYONET. M1861 (Plymouth/Whitneyville). The second bayonet for Dahlgren's Plymouth rifle. 11 7/8" blade, clean/bright. Crisp marks: "USN" and "Ames Mfg. Co.", Variation No. 3. Excellent condition. Very good, solid scabbard and frog.

294

USN SWORD BAYONET. M1870, Ames mfd., dated 1871, clear markings, original scabbard and frog. Overall very good, original.

295

US SABER BAYONET. (Yataghan blade), 20", Ricasso has small "H", guard has an "H" on one side "S" on opposite. Back of brass grip near guard has "B.H." Muzzle ring bore about 7/8". Good condition with very good scabbard.             

296

RARE NAVAL BOARDING AXE. 1812 period, French design with "U.S." markings. 22 3/4" oak handle with a ball. Retains about 1/2 of its black paint. Head has 8 1/2" cheek straps. Great patina, excellent condition.