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Original U.S Civil War Sword M1840 Wrist Breaker Cavalry Saber Imported Solingen
$ 580.79
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Description
M1840 Cavalry Saber Civil War Sword "WRISTBREAKER"manufactured by Gebruder Weyersburg, 36 in. curved blade with rooster effigy stamped on the ricasso, brass pommel over three-branch guard; unmarked iron scabbard with two suspension rings.
Length overall 43-1/4 in.
Old patina to brass elements; minor chipping to leather grip; wire intact; losses to leather washer below guard; dent and light oxidation to scabbard. Heavy and solid sword.
This heavy Cavalry Saber, known as "Old Wristbreaker" among troops, was designated the U.S. Model of 1840, but was widely used in the War between the States on both sides.