Late 18th Century U.S. Naval Cutlass ?

CutlassCollector · 20th December 2014, 01:08 PM

Good point guys, always best to keep an open mind. I was not thinking of messing with it though - it is as it is.

It could be original to the sword but being made by Harvey and with a crown mark I figured the hilt would have been better constructed. That's why I have always thought that the hilt had been repaired because it's crude and flimsy and looks messed with but it could just be bashed about.

Regards, CC.

20th December 2014, 01:08 PM	#1
CutlassCollector Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Scotland Posts: 355	Good point guys, always best to keep an open mind. I was not thinking of messing with it though - it is as it is. It could be original to the sword but being made by Harvey and with a crown mark I figured the hilt would have been better constructed. That's why I have always thought that the hilt had been repaired because it's crude and flimsy and looks messed with but it could just be bashed about. Regards, CC.