Swords at the Little Big Horn (Part II)

Jeff D · 8th April 2008, 03:48 PM

Hi Jim and Chris,

I measured a some of my sabers a couple years ago and got these numbers:

M1840 Total length 41.75"
Blade length 36"
Width of blade at Hilt 1.25"

M1860 Total length 41"
Blade length 35.25"
Width of blade at Hilt 1"

M1872 Total length 37.5"
Blade length 32"
Width of blade at Hilt .75"

Unfortunately they are not accessable now for weighing.
John Thillman in Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers on Page 23 gives the typical length for a M1860 blade as 34 1/2 to 35 inches. I think the example you had might be a little short. I will see if I can find some references to weights later tonight.

All the Best
Jeff

8th April 2008, 03:48 PM	#30
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Hi Jim and Chris, I measured a some of my sabers a couple years ago and got these numbers: M1840 Total length 41.75" Blade length 36" Width of blade at Hilt 1.25" M1860 Total length 41" Blade length 35.25" Width of blade at Hilt 1" M1872 Total length 37.5" Blade length 32" Width of blade at Hilt .75" Unfortunately they are not accessable now for weighing. John Thillman in Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers on Page 23 gives the typical length for a M1860 blade as 34 1/2 to 35 inches. I think the example you had might be a little short. I will see if I can find some references to weights later tonight. All the Best Jeff Last edited by Jeff D; 8th April 2008 at 04:21 PM.