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M ELEY · 17th February 2013, 04:13 PM

Awesome! It appears to be a colonial-made cutlass, circa 1780-1800. This pattern closely follows those naval companions of the period, but made out of necessity. It might still be Spanish colonial, but I lay odds that it's Amer Rev War. Love to have it for my collection-

. Excellent find, Colin!

17th February 2013, 04:13 PM	#3
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,070	Awesome! It appears to be a colonial-made cutlass, circa 1780-1800. This pattern closely follows those naval companions of the period, but made out of necessity. It might still be Spanish colonial, but I lay odds that it's Amer Rev War. Love to have it for my collection- . Excellent find, Colin!