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French M1833 Enlisted Naval Cutlass

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:175.00 USD
French M1833 Enlisted Naval Cutlass
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French M1833 Enlisted Naval Cutlass, with leather scabbard. The 26'' blade is approx. 1-3/8'' wide with a single very wide fuller. Hilt, guard, and pommel are steel with the original ''Japaned'' black-painted finish. Handle and guard are tight, the blade with no play. There are no visible markings on the blade or hilt. Leather scabbard has brass fittings at top and bottom. Condition is good with the blade having a few edge nicks, a slight curl at the tip, age graying, light rust spotting overall, with some pitting and heavier rust near the tip. Hilt shows chips, scratches, and moderate rust where the original finish has flaked off. Scabbard has been broken and repaired with a piece of leather around the body. Scabbard leather shows much age, flaking, and losses to the original black finish. Upper scabbard fitting is missing one small staple at the rear. Est.: $350-$500.