Although they were standard issue in the antebellum Army from 1840 until the appearance of the lighter 1860 model, Model 1840 sabers, whether made in the U.S. or imported from Europe, continued to be used through the Civil War, as evidenced by this 1860s Union officer , who has opted for the “Old Wrist-Breaker” 40 pattern blade, along with what appears to be the Model No. 2 Smith & Wesson Old Model revolver.— Courtesy Joh
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