British cutlass early 19th .

Jim McDougall · 3rd May 2024, 01:58 PM

THANK YOU KEITH!!!
We have always shared the pure lust for discovery in the search for true history in the weapons and related items we have acquired. I always think of the old refrain, ''..if only they could talk". As we know......they DO! It takes time and typically a good deal of searching to find answers to the clues they transmit to us........BUT...............indeed what a reward they give us.

DRAMBUIE it is my friend! May the searches and rewards continue

M ELEY · 5th May 2024, 05:35 AM

Absolutely incredible sleuthing, Jim! As you well pointed out, the category of 'private purchase' swords for both a ship's defense and for privateer use knows no bounds. This example is yet another fascinating example of a cutlass from that time of upheaval in the Caribbean specifically. I am with Keith on this one! A loud huzzah and a toast of Drambuie to you!

3rd May 2024, 01:58 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,730	THANK YOU KEITH!!! We have always shared the pure lust for discovery in the search for true history in the weapons and related items we have acquired. I always think of the old refrain, ''..if only they could talk". As we know......they DO! It takes time and typically a good deal of searching to find answers to the clues they transmit to us........BUT...............indeed what a reward they give us. DRAMBUIE it is my friend! May the searches and rewards continue

5th May 2024, 05:35 AM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,210	Absolutely incredible sleuthing, Jim! As you well pointed out, the category of 'private purchase' swords for both a ship's defense and for privateer use knows no bounds. This example is yet another fascinating example of a cutlass from that time of upheaval in the Caribbean specifically. I am with Keith on this one! A loud huzzah and a toast of Drambuie to you!