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Title:	SABER -  U.S. SABER MODEL 1840 CAVALRY
Maker/Manufacturer:
Date of Manufacture:	C 1861
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 6703
Measurements:	OL:104.7CM 41 1/4" BL: 90.8CM 35 3/4" 2 1/2 lbs. sword

Object Description:

U.S. SABER MODEL 1840 CAVALRY
Maker unknown - Regulation M1840 Heavy Cavalry or Dragoon saber. The so-called "wrist-breaker." Curved single-edged blade with fuller running to 8" of tip. Half-basket, knuckle bow with two-branch brass guard. Leather covered, wooden, wire-wrapped grip. Leather flaking on grip. Blemishes on blade. Sword weighs approximately 2 1/2 lbs.

Markings:
Pommel: 37. Guard: 37.

Notes: "It should be noted that during the 1840s there was no regular cavalry, only dragoons. Nevertheless, this model was called a 'cavalry saber' in contemporary Ordnance manuals. Modern day collectors often call this sword the 1840 dragoon saber." - Crouch

Army Ledger: "Sword #37 on guard. Grips wound with wire."

References:
Crouch, Howard R. HISTORIC AMERICAN SWORDS. SCS Publications. Fairfax, Va. 1999.