Bear Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 Hello,It's a bit rusty but still holds its edge.thanks,barry
NavyFCO Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 Very cool! How do you know it's an American naval cutlass? Are there any marks or proofs on it, or is it a known pattern? Thanks!Dave
Bear Posted March 17, 2007 Author Posted March 17, 2007 Hello Dave,It's similar to known examples from that period. Overall very crude, wood grip with a slightly curved blade. These were usually made in lots by a metal worker when a ship owner needed some weapons for his crew. I can't find any markings but I'll keep looking through the rust. I think that these kinda blades are not often marked.thanks,barry
Bill Dienna Posted March 19, 2007 Posted March 19, 2007 Looks like a truly classic example of a Revolutionary War period cutlass of American manufacture.Very nice indeed!I was a Ranger with the National Park Service for several years at Valley Forge. During that time the NPS aquired George Neumann's entire collection of Rev War arms. I got to examine quite a few pieces very closely. I would be surprised if you found any markings on it, since I think that, as you said, most cutlasses used by the Americans were of the "home-made" (or ship-made) variety.I see photos of a piece like this and that old phrase comes to mind:"If these things could only talk!"Thanks for sharing this item!
Chris Boonzaier Posted March 19, 2007 Posted March 19, 2007 If the guy did not die from the swordstroke.... it would probably give him blood-poisoning !!!
Bear Posted March 25, 2007 Author Posted March 25, 2007 Hello,I just ordered George Neumann's book 'Battle Weapons of the American Revolution'. When I get it I'll post some examples of other naval swords from the revolution.thanks,barry
Bear Posted March 30, 2007 Author Posted March 30, 2007 Here are a few examples from my new book.Battle Weapons of the American Revolutionby George C Neumann178.SS American Cutlass Circa 1750-1785page 363Author's Collection
Bear Posted March 30, 2007 Author Posted March 30, 2007 179.SS American Cutlass Circa 1750-1785page 363Author's Collection
Bear Posted March 30, 2007 Author Posted March 30, 2007 180.SS American Cutlass Circa 1750-1785page 363Author's Collection
Bear Posted March 30, 2007 Author Posted March 30, 2007 181.SS English/American Cutlass Circa 1770-1790page 364Author's Collection
Bear Posted March 30, 2007 Author Posted March 30, 2007 184.SS French Cutlass Circa 1760-1790page 365Author's Collection
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