US 1860 Heavy Cavalry Saber
Product number:
11327
Product information "US 1860 Heavy Cavalry Saber"
At the outbreak of the American Civil War, there were two types of sabers issued to the Federal Cavalry: "light" and "heavy". The light version was popular, but the heavy model, dubbed the "Old Wrist Breaker" was the one worth owning, as it was a superior weapon. Its 36" blade offered big reach advantages over most sabers, and its substantial weight gave it the leverage to easily crush bones and sever limbs or even a head with a single blow. The brass guard had three bars to protect the hand and the grip was wire bound leather and capped with a sturdy pommel. In its double ringed, steel scabbard, it could be easily attached to a saddle or to a belt. After examining and handling a number of original 1860 Heavy Cavalry Sabers, we decided to make our own reproduction with a few improvements. Our blade is made from 1050 high carbon steel with a hard spring temper and will pass the British Proof Test.
Specifications:
Overall: 105 cm
Blade: 91 cm
Thick: 0.8 cm
Weight: 1200 g
Steel: 1055 High Carbon
Specifications:
Overall: 105 cm
Blade: 91 cm
Thick: 0.8 cm
Weight: 1200 g
Steel: 1055 High Carbon
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July 17, 2011 18:46
Ausgewogen, optisch sehr schön und dekotariv, klasse verarbeitung, hat eben seinen preis, leider aus dem text nicht erkennbar - made in india und nicht in usa, muß aber kein makel sein.
November 11, 2010 19:29
Dieser lange, gut verarbeitete und elegante Säbel ist sehr schwer. Es erfordert einige Übung, bis man sich an sein hohes Gewicht gewöhnt hat. Ich habe deshalb den Napoleon-Säbel aus dem Hause Cold-Steel wegen der größeren Handlichkeit vorgezogen.