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Forum: European Armoury

5th March 2024, 08:31 PM

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English Naval Cutlass or English Lead Cutter

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Posted By CutlassCollector

Yes, of course, but I meant serial numbers...

Yes, of course, but I meant serial numbers instead of rack numbers for bayonets.

Forum: European Armoury

5th March 2024, 10:52 AM

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English Naval Cutlass or English Lead Cutter

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Posted By CutlassCollector

A frigate would carry at least 100 cutlasses -...

A frigate would carry at least 100 cutlasses - more on larger vessels - so the chances of one with a single digit number surviving are 10 to 1. Move that to bayonets where there are tens of thousands...

Forum: European Armoury

5th March 2024, 10:28 AM

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English Naval Cutlass or English Lead Cutter

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Posted By CutlassCollector

The 1889 was modelled on the 1882 cavalry sword...

The 1889 was modelled on the 1882 cavalry sword so there are similarities. The guard was innovative as it had a raised rib that acted as a point deflector but also strengthened the guard allowing...

Forum: European Armoury

4th March 2024, 09:41 PM

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English Naval Cutlass or English Lead Cutter

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Posted By CutlassCollector

This is the standard 1889 pattern British cutlass...

This is the standard 1889 pattern British cutlass but these are normally well marked with broad arrow, dates and inspector stamps.
Without those markings I would guess it was private purchase.
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