The Model 1840 cavalry saber, commonly referred to as “The Old Wristbreaker” was produced by the N. P. Ames Company of Cabotville, Massachusetts. The weapon presented was produced in 1849.

The steel blade is curved with a flat, wide back and is single-edged with just a slight false edge. It measures 35 ¾” long with an integral wide fuller 26½” long and a narrow fuller some 18 1/8” long. Weighing 4½ lbs. including the steel scabbard, the blade is marked “AMES MFG. CO. / CABOTVILLE / 1849” on the reverse ricasso. Obverse ricasso shows a sharp and clear, two-line “US / W D” stamping. The hefty steel blade is bright and untouched with only the slightest mottling. No visible edge nicks.

The heavy, two-branch brass hilt, still with its buff leather washer, is strong and tight. Grips have feature a molded, wooden handle covered with black leather and double twisted brass wire wound around the handle. Leather wraps and wire all tight and fine. Cavalry saber has a brass pommel cap in the Phrygian design with a pommel brim that exhibits inspector marks of “J. W. R.” Brass pommel and hilt of the sword are tight to the tang and wear a pleasing, dark bronze patina.

Strong, iron scabbard is bright and has been lightly cleaned. Has no rust pitting or major dents. Both sword mounts are tight and retain the original suspension rings. Drag shows only light wear.

An early, original M1840 heavy cavalry saber with appealing looks.

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