Civil War 1860 U.S. Heavy Cavalry Sabre 88HSC by Cold Steel


88HSC by COLD STEEL CIVIL WAR 1860 U.S. HEAVY CAVALRY SABRE LIST PRICE: $~~379.99~~ Our Price: $249.99 Overall: 41 1/2" Blade: 36" Thick: 1/3" Weight: 42.9oz. Steel: 1050 High Carbon This is the sword that comes to mind when one imagines the illustrious cavalry charges of the Civil War. This Heavy Cavalry Sabre notoriously earned the name "The Ole Wrist Breaker" from officers and troopers alike.
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CIVIL WAR U.S. 1860 HEAVY CAVALRY SABRE 88HSC COLD STEEL 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, Cold Steel decided to make their own reproduction with a few improvements. The Cold Steel blade is made from 1050 high carbon steel with a hard spring temper and will pass the British Proof Test. This battle worthy sword is of the highest quality and serves much more than a beautiful wall hanger. Civil War Journal "The officer of the day… sent guards to quell and take the imposters and when they went to take 3 or 4 of them, their Co[mpany] pitched on to the guards and about whipped them out. Then the officer of the day come up and drew his sword…and bid the rascals walk off. Which they done through fear of being run through with the officers sword or the guards bayonet." -- L. Herdegen & S. Murphy Four Years with the Iron Brigade: The Civil War Journal of William Ray, Company F, Seventh Wisconsin Volunteers Cambridge MA p101
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