MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER BY SHEBLE & FISHER

MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER BY SHEBLE & FISHER

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Item Code: 1252-05

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Sheble & Fisher (often misspelled as Shelby) were Philadelphia-based manufacturers who produced Model 1840 "Wrist-breaker" heavy cavalry swords, NCO swords, and artillery swords, primarily on contract for the U.S. government during the Civil War. Founded by Samuel Sheble and John Fisher, the company originally manufactured iron forks before shifting to military goods in the early 1860s to meet Civil War demands. They were a small supplier compared to other major contractors.

This Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry (or Dragoon) saber was often called the "Wrist Breaker" due to its weight. This sword measures approximately 41” overall with a 35” polished steel blade. This blade remains clean and mostly bright with just a few scattered gray spotted areas. The ricasso is stamped “SHEBLE & FISHER / PHILADA" with wear to the right-hand side of stamping. The edge is good with no nicks. Has both the wide stopped and narrow unstopped fuller. The original leather washer is present.

The hilt has a leather covered grip with twisted wire wrap. The leather shows only very light wear and the twisted wire wrap is 100% intact. The brass pommel cap, knucklebow and counterguard have a nice mellow patina and nothing is loose. Pommel cap shows small “H” inspector’s stamp. Guard shows a few small, scattered dings.

Metal scabbard is complete with throat, ring mounts, and drag. The surface of the scabbard is clean with a nice pewter-toned patina. One side displays brazed seam line.

A very nice 1840 Cavalry saber and scabbard from a lesser-known maker.  [jet] [ph:L]

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