1845 USN Marked Fighting Blade

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  • Dean L
    Member
    • Aug 2009
    • 84

    #1

    1845 USN Marked Fighting Blade

    Picked it up a few years back and can't seem to find much out about it as who made it or did it have a scabbard. Thanks for any help




    Last edited by Dean L; 01-29-2012, 08:57.
  • 4F4Nam
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2011
    • 1058

    #2
    Don't know anything about it, but it's sure a nice piece!

    Ed

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    • JBinIll
      Senior Member
      • Apr 2010
      • 5608

      #3
      That is the USN Model 1841 Naval Cutlass,probably an Ames.The "RC" stamping is for Rufus Chandler a sub-inspector who was an inspector on Ames M1843 pistols in 1845 and inspected Ames M1841 Cutlasses 1843-1845.Not sure about the circled JL,the other stamping may be a rack number.


      Last edited by JBinIll; 01-22-2012, 08:49. Reason: added link
      A man with a sword may talk of peace.A man with out a sword may talk of peace,but he must talk very fast indeed.

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