Lot 156
LOT OF (2) ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR U.S. MODEL 1840 'WRIST BREAKER' CAVALRY SWORDS. Lot of (2) antique American Civil War period U.S. Model 1840 'Wrist Breaker' cavalry swords. (1) has a 35.5" curved single edge blade marked 'U.S', 'N.W.P' (inspector mark) and dated '1845'; tip of blade is broken off, light pitting and age spotting. Brass hilt and guard. Original wood grip with 40% of the twisted brass wire remaining over the leather (flaking and worn). Comes with original relic condition steel scabbard missing the lower 7.5" including the drag. (2) has a 36" curved single edge blade with heavy dark brown age patina. The only visible markings remain are 'C.J'. Brass hilt and guard. Original wood grip missing 95% of the twisted brass wire and leather. No scabbard. 41.5" overall. $800 - 1,200
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