Description: CIVIL WAR US CAVALRY SWORD
M1840 Dragoon Heavy Cavalry Sword, also known as "The Wristbreaker". Original era manufacture by Sheble & Fisher of Phildelphia. Polished steel blade measuring 35 1/2" inches marked on the ricasso. No nicks in the cutting edge. Sound cast three branch guard and pommel cap with a mellow brass patina finish. Remnants of the original leather grip having copper wire windings. The heavy steel scabbard has a dark steel patina finish, one dent, light corrosion. 43 1/2" long overall.