Scandinavian Navies and Swedish Naval Cutlasses and Boarding Axes or Flottan Svenska Blankvapen
Authentic 18th and 19th Century Antique Danish, Scandinavian Swedish, Naval Cutlasses and Boarding Axes!
Photographs, History, Identification, Technical Information, Pricing and Availability
There is an excellent website located in Sweden (http://www.svenskablankvapen.se/flottan.hmtl) which also identifies many of the cutlasses being shown here on The Pirates Lair
Currently Featuring the Flottan Svenska Blankvapen or Swedish Naval Edged Weapons Cutlass Models M1810, M1848, M1849 M1851, and Swedish Navy Boarding Axes Model M1780.
Scandinavian Naval Forces had a great influence on the characteristics of both British and European standardized edged weapon design and use, particularly the French Naval Boarding Ax and British Royal Navy Boarding Pikes.
Swedish Naval Cutlass Model M1849 with Stamped Royal Crown Cipher
Above photograph illustrates and being offered is a RARE Swedish Naval Cutlass Model 1849 of British manufacture which was sent to the King Bernadotte of Sweden and Norway for use specifically by the Swedish Navy against the Russians.
In all actuality the above "Swedish Cutlass" M1849 is an absolute perfect example of a British Royal Navy 1804P Sea Service Cutlass! The only difference between this cutlass made for Swedish naval forces and the standard Royal Navy 1804P Pattern are the lack of British Government Arsenal Stamps and Georgian Crown (and instead have the Swedish Royal Crown).
Swedish Naval Cutlass M1849 Price: $995. Call 540 659 6209
Swedish Naval Cutlass (Svenska Blankvapen) Model M1851
Above are photographs showing a Swedish Naval Cutlass Model M1851 along with its Leather Scabbard. Note the similarity in style to the below illustrated Naval Bolo or Boarding knife.
Above are photographs show the blackened hilt of the Swedish Naval Cutlass Model M1851. Like all of the other Swedish Naval models the hilt was completely covered in a thick black japanning to protect both the wooden grip and steel hilt.
Note the manufacturers stamp on the ricasso: G.E. Svalling Rosenfors
Swedish Naval M1851 Cutlass with Leather Scabbard, Price: $895. Call 540 659 6209
Swedish Naval Cutlass (Svenska Blankvapen Faskinkniv) Model M1848
Above photograph illustrates and being offered is a RARE Swedish Naval Cutlass or Bolo Model M1848 with an Anchor stamped onto the ricasso signifying naval provenance. This particular cutlass or bolo was also used by the Swedish Infantry and the difference between the two were the markings found on the ricasso.
Again note the massive blade weighted heavily to the front part of the blade where the full force and impact that any swing or thrust would register. Like the M1810 above this was primarily a hacking weapon with little thrust and parry finesse when used as intended.
Swedish Naval M1848 Bolo Cutlass Price: $595. Call 540 659 6209
Swedish Infantry, Marine, National Guard Cutlass Model M1810
Above photograph illustrates and being offered is a RARE and very unique Swedish Marine/National Guard Cutlass Model M1810 and used in the Gotlands by Swedish Naval Forces against Russian forces in 1810 during the Napoleonic Wars. The model 1810 short sword (edge on inside of blade) was used on land on the island of Gotland but alledgedly handed over by the Army Fleet.
Note the unusual 26" Yataghan style of the massive blade which is part of the original Goth and Viking influence found in many Scandinavian and Swedish edged weapons.
Note the unique pommel on the M1810 ending in a concave or Y shape whose purpose was to steady a rifle or musket when shooting from the kneeling position. The marine or infrantryman would stick the cutlass into the ground hilt up and then place the rifle onto the concave end of the pommel thereby steadying his aim and increasing his marksmanship considerably.
Note above left the expected Swedish arsenal markings found on the ricasso of the blade.
This is an elegant and unique edged weapon with a massive blade, which would fit perfectly as an important part of an overall collection of 19th century Napoleonic War era cutlasses and swords, or as a singular piece as part of ones Scandinavian or Swedish family heritage.
Swedish Army/Marine Model M1810 Price: $895. Call 540 659 6209
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Scandinavian, Possibly Danish but Most Likely 18th Century Swedish Naval Boarding Ax Model 1780
Above photograph illustrates a RARE late 18th Century Swedish Boarding Ax (possibly also of Danish origin, but certainly of Scandinavian Naval provenance).
Note the unusual style of the massive ax blade and spike which is throwback of the original Viking influence found in all Scandinavian boarding axes. Of special note is that the French Navy patterned their 18th and 19th Century boarding axes after this particular Swedish or Scandinavian pattern.
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Swedish Naval Boarding Ax Model 1780
The above Swedish Navy Boarding Ax in total measuring 25.5 inches long. The head measures 10.5 inches wide with a 5.1 inch long curved blade. Note the similarity between the two boarding axes shown here. For more photographs and information about this Swedish Boarding Ax Model 1780 Click Here
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