NEW JERSEY CONTRACT MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER

NEW JERSEY CONTRACT MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER

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Item Code: 344-66

The Model 1840 cavalry saber, commonly referred to as “The Old Wristbreaker”, was one of the military edged weapons used by New Jersey’s mounted forces during the Civil War.  Produced by the Emerson & Silver firm of Trenton, New Jersey, this scarce M40 saber was one of only 2,700 pieces contracted for by the State between Nov 1863 and Nov 1864.

The fine, M1840 shiny-bright steel blade is curved, has a flat wide back and exhibits a M1860 style ‘swelled-handle’ grip.  Blade is single-edged with just a slight false edge.  This sword, also called a dragoon heavy cavalry saber, measures 35¼” long with an integral wide fuller 25” long and a narrow fuller some 13” long. Weighing 4½ lbs., including the steel scabbard, the blade on this blade is marked “EMERSON & SILVER” in an arched pattern on the reverse ricasso. Obverse ricasso has the large letters “N.J.” deeply stamped.  No leather washer is present. The hefty steel blade is bright with minimal wear and just a few tiny edge dings.

The heavy brass hilt is in fine condition, strong and tight, and wears a mellow bronze patina.  Grips use a swelled shank handle covered with black bridle leather wrapped with a thin, single twist brass wire wound around the handle – though the outer finished black layer is worn.  Original leather wrap is tight, as is the wire. The saber has a brass pommel cap in the Phrygian design with a brim that exhibits no inspector marks. Brass pommel and hilt of the sword all wear a pleasing, dark bronze patina with a few miniscule dings. The steel scabbard exhibits minimal wear, a dark gray to plum patina and remains in good condition.   [cm][ph:L]

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