An imported-blade example of the U.S. Model 1840 heavy cavalry saber, the pattern known as the Wristbreaker. The blade measures 35 1/2 inches, is stamped SOLINGEN on the ricasso and carries a 26-inch fuller. The steel has gone to a dark patina with scattered oxidation spots. The brass hilt and guard have darkened as well, and the leather grip shows flaking around its wire wrap. The scabbard is intact and has taken on the same dark surface. Condition is listed as used.

This is a long, heavy sword, and the condition notes describe an untouched surface rather than a cleaned one: dark steel, dark brass and worn grip leather. It suits a Texas collector who prefers honest age on a cavalry pattern and wants the scabbard present with the sword. The Solingen stamp on the ricasso is the detail that separates this imported-blade example from others, and it is worth comparing against the fuller length and patina once the saber is in hand.

Key features

• U.S. Model 1840 cavalry saber pattern
• 35 1/2-inch imported blade marked SOLINGEN
• 26-inch fuller, dark patina with scattered oxidation
• Brass hilt and guard, wire-wrapped leather grip with flaking
• Intact scabbard, dark patina, used condition

This saber is not a firearm and ships straight to your door in Texas.