Original U.S. Civil War Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Tiffany & Co New York Discount New Made Item: Well

New Made Item: Well

Second Models did away with the side lever and tape primer

these are the heavy brown woven cord Handgun Lanyards originally designed for the Cavalry but were soon adopted by most Officers of all Ranks from about 1875 onwards

The original French scabbard has had the "goal post" frog attachment replaced with the typical German long frog stud and the bayonet has been stamped:

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Tiffany & Co New York Discount New Made Item: WellOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a superb recent attic find! This heavy Cavalry saber, known as the wrist breaker" was designated the U. S. Model of 1840 but was widely used in the U. S. Civil War. This particular example was made by "P. D. L." for P. D. Luneschloss of Solingen, Germany, one of Europe's leading Sword Makers of the period and imported by Tiffany & Company of New York City and retailed bearing the "TIFFANY" signature. This