Original U.S. Civil War Naval M1860 Boardinss with Rack Number - Dated 1862 Martini-Henry Rifles About 14 US Navy personnel

About 14 US Navy personnel were killed in action on PC-564

This wonderful example has been expertly cleaned

The trays contain a great deal of surgical instruments many still in grease

We doubt you will see another for sale anytime soon

Original U.S. Civil War Naval M1860 Boardinss with Rack Number - Dated 1862 Martini-Henry Rifles About 14 US Navy personnelOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine early United States Naval Boarding Cutlass, right from the beginning of the U. S. Civil War. First adopted in the 1840's this is a classic cutlass design, with a full half basket brass bowl guard. The curved blade, measuring 26" is dated 1862 on the ricasso, but the makers markings, most likely of AMES & CO, have long been worn away. However, a date of 1862 is legible. Overall length is 32 inches.