RARE! Handforged Bowie Knife
Perfect and typical example of colonial-to-civil war era plug bayonet made from a file used on smooth bore muskets and a documented carry by Confederate Infantry during the Civil War.
This knife/bayonet was an Alabama estate find passed down thru the generations. |
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$495. |
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Dug Relic Colonial American Revolutionary War Naval Cutlass or Sword
Dug sword found in upstate New York. Huge 35.25" falchion blade, overall length of 39.5". Note the crudely made round guard imitating British cutlasses of that era which was typical of American Colonial blacksmiths.
As illustrated in "Boarders Away" Page 90. |
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American Revolutionary War Naval Cutlass
Perfect and typical specimen of Colonial American ingenuity illustrating a naval cutlass produced from a British Pattern 1755 Brass Hilt put onto an American forged falchion blade! The pommel was professionally and period re-worked as can be seen. |
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RARE! British Royal Navy Figure 8 Cutlass
Excellent Condition - Classical Figure 8 Hilt with round sheet metal grip and King George III Royal Cypher stamped on both reverse and obverse blades, Crown over GR. Used by both the British Royal Navy and American Continental Navy during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. |
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See pages 82, 83, 91, 92 and 93 in Gilkerson's "Boarders Away". Page 15, 40, 41, 42 of Rankin's "Small Arms of the Sea Service". See page 185, 186 (#'s 372, 373) of Neumann's "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution". |
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VERY RARE! American-made Double Disk, Figure 8 Navy Cutlass 1770s-1790s
Excellent Condition - Classical Figure 8 Double Disk hilt with round sheet metal grip with fullered straight blade. Determined to be American made provenance due to the crudely made grip and disk guards. This piece was found in a collection outside of Portsmouth, England and most likely brought home by some British sailor at the end of the American Revolution as a souvenier! It is now back "home" safely in the collection here at The Pirates Lair! |
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See pages 82, 83, 91, 92 and 93 in Gilkerson's "Boarders Away". Page 15, 40, 41, 42 of Rankin's "Small Arms of the Sea Service". See page 185, 186 (#'s 372, 373) of Neumann's "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution". |
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540 659 6209 |
US Federal Navy Nathan Starr 1808 Contract Model M1808 Naval Cutlass
RARE! Museum Quality and Investment Grade - Perfect example of a Model M1808 Nathan Starr 1808 Contract Naval Cutlass fully and properly marked! The turned wooden maple grip and iron ferrules of the cutlass are in excellent condition. The M1808 is known as "the cutlass that fought the War of 1812".
While the blade and maple grip were similar in design to the M1797 double disk cutlass, the M1808 is the first formal regulation departure from the past generations "figure 8" or dual disk cutlass used from the early-mid 1700s to the late 1790s used by both British, Colonial, and American navies. 2000 M1808 models were known to be produced, possibly more both to the American navy and Privateers. |
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US Federal Navy Nathan Starr 1816 Contract Model M1816 Naval Cutlass
RARE! Another Museum Quality Investment Grade and perfect example of a Model M1816 Nathan Starr 1816 Contract Naval Cutlass fully and properly marked! The wooden maple grip of the cutlass has some separation. Only 1000 maked versions were ever produced, possibly unmarked versions for Privateers. |
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US Federal Navy Model M1826 Nathan Starr 1826 Contract of Naval Cutlass w/ rare Metal Scabbard! - #2
RARE! Perfect example of a Model 1826 Nathan Starr Contract Naval Cutlass fully marked and comes with original iron Scabbard!! The wooden grip of the cutlass has some separation and the iron scabbard has a very minor dent. Only 2000 produced.
NOTE: Collectors Beware!
Excellent though unmarked reproductions and forgeries of the M1826 were produced in the 1970s. Distinct differences exist and can be seen when placing an authentic M1826 beside the 1970 forgery. |
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M1841 Naval Cutlass #1
Rare Naval Cutlass - Only 6600 Produced from 1841-1847! The aresenal marks "US R 1846" are clearly visible on the ricasso. The "NP Ames Cabotville" maker mark is also clearly visible on the obverse ricasso. The military inspector initials "JL" and "RC" are also clearly visible on each side of the quillon. The Federal Eagle Motif is plainly visible on either side of the pommel. No scabbard.
Blade and tip is in EXCELLENT condition with some very minimal pitting and a dark patina as to be expected with no with no nicks or damage whatsoever. |
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M1841 Naval Cutlass #3
Rare US Naval Cutlass with STAMPED RACK NUMBER "No 56" on the inside guard so as to be visible when stored for shipboard use! Based upon this rack number and the two battle nicks on the blade the indication is that this particular cutlass has seen action!! Only 6600 were ever produced from 1841-1847! The aresenal marks "USN 1845 R" clearly visible on the reverse ricasso. Only the "NP A" maker mark is visible on the obverse side. The military inspector initials "JL" and "RC" are also clearly visible on each side of the quillon. The Federal Eagle Motif is very clear and plainly visible on either side of the pommel. No scabbard.
Blade and tip is in very condition with some very minimal pitting, and two battle nicks on the blade, with an overall dark patina as to be expected. No damage or rust whatsoever. |
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M1841 Naval Cutlass #4
Rare Naval Cutlass - Only 6600 Produced from 1841-1847! The aresenal marks "USN 1843 JEB" are clearly visible on the ricasso. The "NP Ames Springfield" maker mark is also clearly visible though faint on the obverse ricasso. The military inspector initials "WAJ" and "NWP" are also clearly visible on each side of the quillon. The Federal Eagle Motif is very clear and plainly visible on either side of the pommel. No scabbard.
Blade and tip is in verycondition with some very minimal pitting, a single battle nick on the blade, and a dark patina as to be expected. No damage or rust whatsoever. |
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Confederate States Navy CSN Boarding Cutlass
Very Rare Civil War Confederate States Navy Boarding Cutlass manufactured by Mole & Sons of Birmingham, England and imported by Courtney & Tennent of Charleston, SC for use by the Confederate Navy. |
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$4500. |
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M1860 Naval Cutlass s/n 10M802 #1
One of a kind!! Serial number 10M802. Dated 1862 with USN and DR initials clearly seen on ricasso with maker mark visible on the obverse. Remnants of scabbard. Of note are small battle nicks on the blade and three "kill notches" on the knuckle guard which makes this cutlass one-of-a-kind. |
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M1860 Naval Cutlass s/n 23M807 #2
Great Cutlass! Serial number 23M807. Dated 1862 with USN, DR initials, and date clearly seen on ricasso with maker mark visible on the obverse. The inspection mark DR is also visible on the pommel. The serial number on the guard is plainly visible. No scabbard. The handle is in great shape but the wire wrapping is gone as can be expected. Some slight pitting on the blade.
But all in all this is a nice, polished cutlass and displays well. |
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M1860 Naval Cutlass s/n 2M603 #3
Great Early Production Naval Cutlass! Serial number 2M603 Dated 1861 which can be clearly seen. The Ames Corporation maker mark is still faintly visible on the obverse ricasso. The serial number on the guard is plainly visible. No scabbard. The handle is still in great shape but the wire wrapping is gone as can be expected.
Some VERY slight pitting on the blade, again as should be expected and extremely displays well. |
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$695 |
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| M1860 Naval Cutlass and Scabbard s/n 14M891 #4Excellent condition Civil War U.S. Navy Model M1860 naval cutlass. This cutlass has it all: clearly defined serial number 24M891 on the inside guard, initials DR on the pommel, initials Anchor, USN, DR, and 1862 on the ricasso of the blade. Though barely seen the Ames maker mark is on the obverse ricasso. Blade has some pitting as can be seen and expected. The brass hilt, guard and pommel have no damage.
Wire strand around the grip is missing. The grip has the original shagreen leather intact and good condition but with a slight seam split. Original Scabbard is complete required number and type of rivets and frog button, with no breaks or tears although there are scuff marks as can be seen. |
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Early-Mid 19th C. US Navy Type III Naval Boarding Pike For Sale and Available
Rare chance to own an authentic piece of Naval History! Authentic mid 19th Century Civil War era US Navy Type III Boarding Pike - Museum quality specimen. |
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US Navy Type III |
86" Full Length |
$2295.00
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British Royal Navy Model 1888 Pattern Naval Boarding Pike For Sale and Available
Rare chance to own an authentic piece of Naval History! Classic late 19th Century British Royal Navy Boarding Pike 60" stave or haft. The stave is 3/4 length which was presumably cut because of damage to the butt. Langets have CLEARLY AND PROPERLY stamped arsenal marks, Royal Victorian ciphers, and date of 1899. |
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British 1888 Pattern |
60" 3/4 Pike |
$995.00 |
| A Study in FAKE and REPRODUCTION US Navy M1860 Naval Cutlass - Warning! Beware of Fakes! |
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Photographic examples and written text will illustrate and compare both the fakes to the antique originals. |
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