Original U.S. Civil War Naval M1860 Boardinss with Rack Number - Dated 1862 Martini-Henry Rifles It measures almost 7 1/2"

It measures almost 7 1/2" in diameter and is 2 3/8" wide

This wonderful example has been expertly cleaned

The day of the pike had waned but a weapon such as this was a sign of Rank and was easily visible across a field of Battle before the Cannon smoke had obliterated everything

We doubt you will see another for sale anytime soon

which left the cotton areas alone

Original U.S. Civil War Naval M1860 Boardinss with Rack Number - Dated 1862 Martini-Henry Rifles It measures almost 7 1/2"Original Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine early United States Naval Boarding Cutlass, right from the beginning of the U. S. Civil War. First adopted in the 1840's this is a classic cutlass design, with a full half basket brass bowl guard. The curved blade, measuring 26" is dated 1862 on the ricasso, but the makers markings, most likely of AMES & CO, have long been worn away. However, a date of 1862 is legible. Overall length is 32 inches.