Bidspirit auction | Exceptionally Rare Japanese Naval Cutlass

Exceptionally Rare Japanese Naval Cutlass Sword -M1860 Ames - Exceptionally Rare Japanese Naval Cutlass Sword -M1860 Ames -Purchased from U.S. Government-- Exceedingly rare antique Japanese naval cutlass. This Japanese cutlass was sourced from the United States during Japan adoption of Western military tactics during the Meiji Restoration after the Samurai class was outlawed. This sword is dated 1897 in Japanese kanji on the guard. This Civil War model 1860 naval cutlass was made by Ames Mfg. The blade measures 26”” long. The blade is 5/16”” thick, and 1 3/16”” wide at the ricasso. The pommel is phyrigian style. There is no scabbard with this sword. This sword is among the most rare of early post-Samurai Japanese military swords. Total length: 32 1/8”, Blade length: 26”. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com. ***All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and SOFE AUCTIONS does not give refunds.SOFE AUCTIONS ARE PLEASED TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SERVICES. PACKAGING SERVICE ONLY: start at $25 and up depending on item/s. Available IN-HOUSE shipping is within the USA of small, medium, semi-large, NON-FRAGILE items. SOFE WON'T ship items in glass frames. After paying for your item/s please call us at 469-268-1177, or email us at info@sofedesignauctions.com to request a quote. All item/s will be shipped via UPS or FedEx, FULLY insured, unless insurance declined in writing by the buyer. SOFE AUCTIONS does not use USPS. We do have a list of suggested third-party shippers. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.