Original U.S. Civil War Rare Rack Number Marked M1860 Naval Boarding Cutlass by Ames - Dated 1862 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Other than some normal wear

Other than some normal wear it remains in great condition

which after the 1881 Childers Reforms

The founders hired Thomas Bacon to became the Superintendent of

near the river Ardo)

These are longer than the standard Springfield leather sling

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Rack Number Marked M1860 Naval Boarding Cutlass by Ames - Dated 1862 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Other than some normal wearOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a rare bird! This is a very nice example of the rarely seen U. S. Naval Model 1860 Boarding 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 wood grip with almost all of the original leather present. These were NEVER bound in brass wire