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Antique S&K Contract 1840 “OLD WRISTBREAKER” Saber
Guns International #: 100962135 Seller's Inventory #: 5010
Category: Edged Weapons Pre 1900 - Collectibles - Civil War
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
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Description:
Antique S&K Contract 1840 “OLD WRISTBREAKER” Saber
Schnitzler & Kirschbaum of Solingen Contract Sword
Here we present an antique U.S. Model 1840 “Old Wristbreaker” Heavy Cavalry Saber, made circa the 1840s by Schnitzler & Kirschbaum of Solingen, Germany. The Model 1840 was the second cavalry saber adopted by the U.S. after the M1833. The M1840 actually reached back further to the French M1822 for its inspiration. It was heavy and made for slashing during the cavalry charge with its swept back blade shape. Its moniker, “Old Wristbreaker”, was quite fitting. It served through the Mexican American War, and even though a new blade was adopted in the Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber, the M1840 saw fighting from both the Union and Confederate points of view.
S&K made these high-quality blades on contract for the U.S. government. The spine is marked “crown/proof/RC/S&K”. The hilt bears a “crown/D” proof mark. The leather grip is original, thin in places, but otherwise complete. The wire wrap and leather washer are also original. Markings are clear. The blade has a few old nicks, to be expected from a blade used in combat. The scabbard is in very nice shape.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1100
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#5010
SOLD