Original U.S. Civil War Naval M1860 Boardinss with Rack Number - Dated 1862 Restoration Materials manufactured by Christopher Roby of

manufactured by Christopher Roby of West Chelmsford

with the usual applied HJ diamond with a sewn on swas

The fore end it missing a section of top wood along the barrel on the right hand side

and Southern France (Operation Dragoon)

Waist width: 24”

Original U.S. Civil War Naval M1860 Boardinss with Rack Number - Dated 1862 Restoration Materials manufactured by Christopher Roby ofOriginal 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.