M1842 Navy Cutlass dated 1843 - Preview

Dated 1843, inspected wat,JCB,NWP

Manufactured: Springfield, Mass  Maker: N.P. Ames  Year: 1843  Model: M1842 
Size: 21.16 inch blade  Condition: VG 

Model 1842 Navy Cutlass. The blade is marked N.P. Ames / Springfield, Mass. The reverse is U.S.N. / 1843 /NWP The obverse quillon is stamped wat and the reverse is stamped JCB. The solid cast grip is a fish scale pattern with 3 steel rivets. The pommel has the eagle on both sides. The leather scabbard is back seamed with sheet brass mounts held by small brass pins. The frog stud is of the button type.

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Figure 01.01.71.2: Guard detail showing fine lines around the raised lip

Figure 01.01.71.3: N.P.Ames / Springfield marking

Figure 01.01.71.4: U.S.N. / 1843 / NWP

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Figure 01.01.71.6: Scabbard mountings

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