{"product_id":"rare-victorian-royal-navy-1845-89-pattern-converted-naval-cutlass-enfield-1889","title":"Rare Victorian Royal Navy 1845\/89 Pattern Converted Naval Cutlass – Enfield 1889","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003eAn exceptionally well-preserved and historically significant British Victorian Royal Navy 1845 Pattern Naval Cutlass, having undergone the official 1889 Admiralty-mandated straight-blade conversion at the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003eThis piece beautifully illustrates the late 19th-century transition of naval boarding tactics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003eAs naval engagements shifted toward tight, close-quarter actions aboard ironclads and steamships, the curved, longer 1845 pattern blades were recalled to government depots. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003eThey were systematically un-hilted, heated, mechanically straightened, shortened to a practical 27-inch length, and ground into a deadly, symmetrical spear point better suited for thrusting in confined companionways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003eThe weapon is in solid, un-cleaned condition, boasting a highly desirable dark grey, un-messed-with historical patina. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003eThe solid cast iron cylindrical grip features 12 deep, weatherproof circumferential ribs, specifically designed to remain non-slip in wet, maritime environments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003eThe pressed sheet-steel bowl guard is robust and retains its correct post-1859 flared rim profile to accommodate heavy winter service mittens, alongside the distinctive teardrop lanyard slot near the pommel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003eThe ricasso and guard bear an incredibly crisp, deep, and complete array of official War Department and Board of Ordnance stamps, telling the complete service history of the weapon:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Ricasso:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stamped with a distinct capital ‘C’ directly over the date ‘\/89’, denoting its official conversion year of 1889. Flanking this are two clear Enfield inspection proofs featuring the Crown over inspector numbers ‘12’ and ‘30’ above the factory letter ‘E’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Ricasso:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features the official military ‘X’ bending\/flexibility test pass mark, an earlier Crown over ‘B’ over ‘12’ Birmingham manufacturing inspection stamp, and the clear ‘WD’ (War Department) underneath the official Broad Arrow government ownership symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowl Guard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stamped with the official Admiralty ‘N’ (Navy) property mark, a matching Broad Arrow over ‘WD’, and a corresponding Crown \/ ‘30’ \/ ‘E’ Enfield depot inspection stamp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003eThe Blade has a straight and full-profile, showing expected minor age oxidation and light pitting consistent with sea service. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003eCompletely free from aggressive grinding wheel modifications or modern structural damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003eThe Hilt \u0026amp; Guard are rock-solid with no wiggle or structural play. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003eThe cast iron grip is immaculate with clear ribbing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003eThe sheet-metal guard is free of major dents or warping. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; 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font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';\"\u003eUnfortunately this cutlass is missing its original black leather scabbard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe photographs are of the actual item and form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePlease examine the photographs carefully and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haywards Antiques \u0026 Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57195201855753,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/5437\/0569\/files\/60380611-4955-441F-A436-505AF619F5B6_1_201_a-Photoroom.png?v=1783942482","url":"https:\/\/haywardsantiques.co.uk\/products\/rare-victorian-royal-navy-1845-89-pattern-converted-naval-cutlass-enfield-1889","provider":"Haywards Antiques \u0026 Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}