{"product_id":"civil-war-era-u-s-model-1840-heavy-cavalry-saber-p-d-luneschloss-iron-hilt-old-wristbreaker","title":"Civil War Era U.S. Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber – P.D. Lüneschloss Iron-Hilt “Old Wristbreaker”","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Ca. 1840s–1860s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: P.D. Lüneschloss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Solingen, Prussia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Mexican-American War \/ American Civil War Era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents one of the formidable mounted weapons associated with mid-19th-century American cavalry. Adopted by the U.S. Army in 1840, the model saw service through the Mexican-American War and remained in widespread use during the American Civil War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe saber’s substantial curved blade and considerable weight earned the Model 1840 its famous nickname, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Old Wristbreaker.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed primarily for powerful slashing blows from horseback, it was eventually supplemented by the lighter Model 1860 cavalry saber, although Model 1840s continued to see extensive use throughout the Civil War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is particularly interesting for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiron three-branch guard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a less commonly encountered variation compared with the familiar brass-hilted Model 1840. The ricasso bears a visible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“P.D.L.” maker’s mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identifying the blade as the work of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Daniel Lüneschloss of Solingen, Prussia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the German manufacturers supplying swords and blades for the international and American markets during the 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron-hilted Model 1840 variants by P.D.L. are known among Civil War-era imports; some were retailed through Tiffany \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe saber features a heavy, curved, single-edged blade with prominent fullers, an iron basket-style guard and pommel, and a wooden grip. Much of the original grip covering and wire wrap is now absent, exposing the wood beneath and giving a clear view of the sword’s construction. It is accompanied by its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiron scabbard with suspension rings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade, hilt, grip, and scabbard display substantial age, patina, oxidation, and service wear consistent with an antique military weapon of this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking and less-common variation of one of the most recognizable cavalry sabers of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCivil War era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, made especially desirable by its P.D.L. Solingen marking and unusual iron hilt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Smoky Mountain Relic Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54354190696761,"sku":null,"price":1270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/7524\/3065\/files\/1_bc3f34a7-4be1-45e9-8d37-0d2cbc18653b.png?v=1787335190","url":"https:\/\/www.therelicroom.com\/products\/civil-war-era-u-s-model-1840-heavy-cavalry-saber-p-d-luneschloss-iron-hilt-old-wristbreaker","provider":"The Smoky Mountain Relic Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}