The heavy US Cavalry Saber.

relichound

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May 17, 2007
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Maryland...'bout 55 miles south of Gettysburg.
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
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pection marks "S.K" and "J.W.R.".
 
Nice sword. The S&K is the maker Schnitzler and Kirschbaum and the JWR is for inspector James Wolfe Ripley (1843-1855)
 
Oh, I located another heavy "wrist breaker" saber several years ago, and I wish I still had it so
I could photo it and post it here. It had a date of 1851 on it, and I forget the company that made it.
They told me that it was found hidden in an ancient barn in West Virginia several miles distant
from Harper's Ferry. It was a beauty, and rather unusual for sure. To me it was the real deal!
 
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