In very good condition, a Horstmann M1840 Wrist Breaker US Cavalry Sabre / Sword
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The M1840 was the standard issue cavalry trooper’s sword until the M1860 was introduced, but continued in use throughout the Civil War by both sides. Affectionately known as “Old Wristbreaker” due to its size and weight. The US M1840 was made by many firms and many were imported or used imported blades.
This example made by the famous US firm of Horstmann Bros. & Co. During the Civil War they sold over 13,000 M1840 cavalry sabres to the US government. They purchased some blades from Emerson & Silver in 1862, which were marked with the “keystone” mark on the ricasso (for their Keystone tool works in Trenton, NJ). This example one of those with the Emerson & Silver blade and marked with the keystone stamp on one side and “HORSTMANN/PHILA” to the obverse.
The 35 3/4â³ inch blade is in very good condition and firm i the hilt and grip. The brass hilt / guard with some slight bending implying an active service history is nonetheless good. The original lather bound grip is aged, worn and has some minor surface scrapes but is still good; the twisted grip wire bindings are absent. The steel scabbard in good shape. The sword sheathes and draws well.
An authentic very impressive sabre, just was £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference ZY19. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 1843 107x16x16 (2.316).
