Saber 1860 Heavy Cavalry in Sioux City, Iowa For Sale

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Cold Steel 88HCS Saber xxxx Heavy Cavalry
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 xxxx Heavy Cavalry Sabers, we decided to make our own reproduction with a few improvements. Our blade is made from xxxx High Carbon Steel with a hard spring temper and will pass the British Proof Test.
Blade: 36""
Overall: 41 ½""
Weight: 42.9oz
Thickness: 1/3""
Steel: xxxx High Carbon"Price: $212.05
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