April 5, 2024
US Civil War Era Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia Sword
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Description: Civil War-era cavalry sword by Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia, PA. This sword was known as the "Model 1840-Wristbreaker". The handle appears to be a carved wooden grip with a brass quillon. The ricasso (unsharpened area at the root of the blade, adjacent to the guard) is stamped "Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia" on one side and a mark of a crowned man on the other. The scabbord appears to be a wood sheath cased in metal. T is damage to the metal casing at the tip that reveals the wood core beneath it. Measurements: Blade only: 31-1/2". Overall: 37". Condition: The sword is in "as found" condition. It has not been cleaned or altered in any way. It maintains an original patina. The blade is in excellent condition and maintains much of its original brightness. Please see the note above pertaining to the condition of the scabbord. Provenance: This fine sword was purchased in 2004 from an estate of an elderly woman who resided in Harrisburg, PA. This was a sword that she remembered being in the family her entire life, but did not recall who it would have belonged to. It had been passed down several generations. Hostory of the NCO Sword by Horstmann: The Noncommissioned Officers' Sword, Model 1840, was adopted by the War Department in 1840 and was based principally upon a type used in the French Army, but was reminiscent
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