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Model 1840 US Cavalry Saber – Universal Swords

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Here is the Model 1840 US Cavalry Saber – the famous Old Wristbreaker. The M1840 is often regarded as the US heavy cavalry sword, in comparison to the M1860 light cavalry sword. With a thick, flat spine and M1840 was a brutal slashing sword. It was based on the 1822 French Hussar Saber and was seen as a necessary replacement for the M1833 dragoon saber. The M1840 was produced throughout the Civil War and was used alongside the M1860, particularly in the early years of the war when it was more available. The Model 1840 was chosen among a selection of British, French and Prussian swords that the US Army acquired in 1838 – the soldiers who tested them overwhelmingly preferred the French sword, which became the template for the M1840. The sword was manufactured by various US companies, but blade production was also sometimes outsourced to foreign countries, particularly Germany to keep up with demand.

This M1840 US Heavy Cavalry Saber has an unsharpened, tempered high carbon steel blade. The blade is stamped with the recreated 1862 marking of the Ames sword manufacturing company – the foremost producer of these swords. The hilt is of brass and the grip is covered with black leather and inlaid with twisted copper wire. The scabbard is of steel with two steel hanging rings.

Overall Length39 3/4''
Blade Length33 1/2''
Weight2 lb 2.6 oz
EdgeUnsharpened
Width27.7 mm
Thickness7.5 mm - 4.7 mm
PommelPeened
P.O.B.6 7/8''
Grip Length4 1/4''
Blade [EN9 High Carbon Steel]
TypeSaber
ClassBattle Ready
ManufacturerUniversal Swords
Country of OriginIndia

1 review for Model 1840 US Cavalry Saber – Universal Swords

  1. Dave K.

    Take the cat by the tail and face the situation. This is the older of two models representations by USI. It is listed as an M1840 “ole wristbreaker”. If you look at the pictures of the ricasso you will see that the blade is marked ” US ADK 1862″. The M1840 ceased production in 1858. It was a 36×1.25 in bladed, 2.5 lb saber. THIS, my friends is actually an M1860 light cav saber, manufactured since 1858. All the India producers make the same mistake.

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