This is a nice authentic and classic model 1840 Civil War cavalry saber often known to collectors as the "Wristbreaker" cavalry saber. These swords were often carried by soldiers on both sides of the Civil War. The sword has a full-length blade with a cool attic looking splotchy look to the metal. The brass on the guard and pommel are complete with a fine ancient tone all over. The handle is on this sword is the original one that has a very pleasing look as you can see. It has a beautiful amount of the original leather and all of the double twist copper wire remaining. On the back of the blade's base is the maker's mark of "SHEBLE& FISHER PHIALDa". The firm of Sheble and Fisher was one of the premiere Civil War retailers and were located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is the sword style known to collectors as the "Wristbreaker" because of the massive size and quality construction. The sword is accompanied by a superb original scabbard. The scabbard has the attic tone all over and has the rings, mounts drag and throat intact. There is a rust through spot down near the drag. It is a very attractive sword by Sheble and Fisher of Philadelphia.