EDGED WEAPONS

 

SHELBY & FISCHER CAVAlRY SABER VERY FINE CONDITION

PRODUCED IN PHILADELPHIA,  21 N. 3RD STREET, BETWEEN 1861- 1862

RISSCO MARKED “SHELBY & FISCHER” ARCHED OVER “PHILA”

$1195.00

The model 1840 saber, called the "wrist breaker", was a the heavy cavalry saber. Standard features include a relatively straight wooden handle covered with leather and a wire grip, brass hilt has three branches, brass pommel cap and guard are unadorned, steel blade has flat back with narrow and wide fuller stopped at the ricasso, iron scabbard with iron mountings.  Manufactured by Sheble & Fisher, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sabers from this maker were supplied to state and militia volunteer units.  Marks:  ricasso is stamped  "SHEBLE & FISHER / PHILAD".   The grip has leather wrap and wire intact, leather washer intact, blade is clean and bright, scabbard intact with light patina. Excellent example from one of the rarer makers.