relichound
Corporal
- Joined
- May 17, 2007
This one was called the "wrist breaker" because it was heavy, and sometimes when used it would
break the wrist of the user. This one was marked U.S. and 1847, and early in the Civil War older sabers in good condition, like this one, were
in great demand until the newer model sabers could be manufactured for the war. Some soldiers liked
them like this, and some liked the newer lighter Model 1860 sabers. Ins
pection marks "S.K" and "J.W.R.".
break the wrist of the user. This one was marked U.S. and 1847, and early in the Civil War older sabers in good condition, like this one, were
in great demand until the newer model sabers could be manufactured for the war. Some soldiers liked
them like this, and some liked the newer lighter Model 1860 sabers. Ins