Original Early 18th Century French City of Paris Cutlass - Pre Revolutionary War Untouched Antique Guns 9 Feb 1942

9 Feb 1942

It also had a narrower brim and a more domed crown

Blade comes unsharpened

The "sharp end" is carved horn with a channel for the other end of the body belt thong to attach

Intended for use with the P-1856 Two Band Enfield Short Rifle and later the Snider Short Rifle of the same model

Original Early 18th Century French City of Paris Cutlass - Pre Revolutionary War Untouched Antique Guns 9 Feb 1942Original Item: Only One Available. Swords like this are immensely rare and it is the first we have ever owned. This is a 33 inch cutlass with slightly curved substantial 28 inch blade. The length is fairly standard for military issue cutlasses of the time. The grip is heavily wire bound and the brass hilt, basically of three bars displaying a shell guard. The most interesting aspect of this cutlass is the design molded in the casting of the shell