Original U.S Civil War Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Dated 1851 U.S. Ammo Short arm measures 38 5/8”

Short arm measures 38 5/8” long and weighs 8 pounds

officially termed the "Pistol

It was manufactured by Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company

- May have Cracks

The basic division is between the type II

Original U.S Civil War Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Dated 1851 U.S. Ammo Short arm measures 38 5/8”Original item: Only One Available. 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. This fine example still bears faint markings on the blade's ricasso: U. [S.] A. D. K The reverse ricasso bears the faint date marking of 1851. Research shows that "A. D. K", which is also stamped on the pommel, stands for Andrew D. King, who