#2248 • French M1822 Heavy Cavalry Saber

Part of Firearms, Swords and Bayonets | October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM (timed auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $50.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 27, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

36" heavy blade with 1 broad and 1 narrow fuller in each side, flat spine marked with maker's info, leather lozenge, brass handguard, knuckle bow, and pommel, with wire-wrapped leather handle in a steel scabbard with drag, 2-riveted throat, and a single collared suspension ring. The sword and scabbard have matching numbers. This is the sword that the US Civil War Wristbreaker was patterned after.

French M1822 Heavy Cavalry Saber