Original U.S Civil War Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Steel Scabbard by Horstmann's Philadelphia No Return - Overseas Garrison cap with

- Overseas Garrison cap with EGA pin

The United States Navy ordered 900 fluted cylinder revolvers in May 1861 later issued to ships enforcing the Atlantic and Gulf blockade

which had a less 'scientific' design

3519 were delivered in 1940 alone

The metal finish on all parts is also excellent

Original U.S Civil War Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Steel Scabbard by Horstmann's Philadelphia No Return - Overseas Garrison cap withOriginal Item: Only One available. Now THIS is a Great recent Attic Find! This heavy Cavalry Saber, known as "Old Wristbreaker" among troops, was designated the U. S. Model of 1840, but was widely used in the War between the States on both sides. This particular example was made by HORSTMANN'S of Philadelphia. This sword conforms exactly to the M 1840 U. S. Heavy Cavalry pattern with brass wire bound leather grip, brass three branch hand guard and