Heavy Cavalry Sabre 1840 Pattern

The 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber known as the ”’Wrist Breaker” because of it’s heavy forward weight, saw service in the US from it’s issue in 1840 through the Civil War and into the Plains Indians wars of the 1870s and 80s.

Features a tempered 1065 carbon steel blade, solid brass pommel and three bar guard, and a wood grip wrapped in leather and brass wire. Includes a steel scabbard with hanging rings.

Total Length: 105cm
Blade Length: 90cm
Grip Length: 10cm
Weight: 1.2kg
Blade Width (base): 30.2mm
POB: 18.7cm
Blade: 1065 Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Peened
Scabbard: Metal

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.