“T” Marked CIVIL WAR Era Model 1840 “OLD WRISTBREAKER” Heavy Cavalry SABER American HEAVY CAVALRY Sword with IRON SCABBARD

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“T” Marked CIVIL WAR Era Model 1840 “OLD WRISTBREAKER” Heavy Cavalry SABER

American HEAVY CAVALRY Sword with IRON SCABBARD

Here we present an antique “T” Marked Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry or Dragoon Saber, nicknamed “Old Wristbreaker”. The Model 1840 was the second cavalry saber adopted by the U.S. after the M1833. The M1840 actually reached back further to the French M1822 for its inspiration. It was heavy and made for slashing during the cavalry charge with its swept back blade shape. Its moniker, “Old Wristbreaker”, was quite fitting. It served through the Mexican American War, and even though a new blade was adopted in the Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber, the M1840 saw fighting from both the Union and Confederate points of view in the American Civil War.

The 1840 saber was used during the Mexican–American War by U.S. Cavalry. The main contractors were Ames of Cabotville, Horstmann, and Tiffany but due to the large number of swords required at least 1,000 were made in Germany by S&K and imported. Some troopers used Prussian sabers as an alternative, which in contrast to the Model 1840 had straight blades. When production ceased in 1858 over 23,700 had been made.

The overall condition is good. The blade is bright. This example sports a solid hilt. The twisted brass wire has a slight wiggle. “1056” dated scabbard.

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Blade length is 35-1/4 inches.

Overall length is 41-1/8 inches.

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1200
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