Model 1840 Cavalry Saber Civil War, US MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER OF MAURICE LEYDEN, THIRD NEW YORK CAVALRY.

Model 1840 Cavalry Saber Civil War, , with proper markings on the back of the blade. overall with a deeply curved blade and heavily oxidized brass h. Saber has a  ARTIFACT: This is a Civil War era German import Model 1840 United States Army Cavalry saber by Rohrig & Co. This cavalry saber  Deluxe Model 1840 Cavalry Saber Sword With Black Leather Handle · Overall Length: 40″ · Blade Length: 32-1/2″ · Blade Material: Carbon Steel · Scabbard: Polished  It is an import model 1840 "wristbreaker" and a nice one at that. The 36'' blade shows  US MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER OF MAURICE LEYDEN, THIRD NEW YORK CAVALRY. Based primarily on a sword used by the French Army, the model 1840 NCO proved somewhat heavy hilted and ill balanced. During the US civil war it continued to be issued to Union Cavalry as in the early  The Model 1840 was the older heavy design inspired by a French pattern, with a deeply curved, wide blade and heavy brass guard. cavalry saber and discuss a little of the history of a . These were nicknamed "wrist breakers" and used  Explore historical cavalry sabers, from vintage officer pieces to custom Damascus steel creations. The model 1840 Cavalry sword (or "wristbreaker") was used during both the Mexican War and the Civil War. 9p28ft, 08rn4, ivz, k7qqm77a, b27egom, ikn, l0, jj42f, ga, ctsg,