{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-era-lead-loaded-spring-blackjack-sap-with-partial-leather-covering-wrist-strap","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Era Lead Loaded Spring Blackjack \/ Sap with Partial Leather Covering \u0026 Wrist Strap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an interesting example of a \u003cstrong\u003eCivil War-era lead-loaded spring blackjack, commonly known as a sap,\u003c\/strong\u003e retaining portions of its original braided leather covering and an attached leather wrist strap. Blackjacks of this type were compact, concealable impact weapons associated with nineteenth-century law enforcement and personal protection. This example features a heavy lead head mounted on a flexible spring shaft, originally enclosed in a leather covering that has partially deteriorated with age. The exposed lead head exhibits substantial denting, while the uncovered sections of the spring shaft show oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sap measures roughly 7 ⅞” long with a 6 ⅜” long wrist strap. The wrist strap shows heavy cracking to the leather, with the braided leather shaft cover now partially gone and some oxidation in its spot. The lead head shows heavy denting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eCivil War-era style spring blackjack\u003c\/strong\u003e is an interesting example of the compact defensive weapons associated with nineteenth-century American law enforcement and personal protection. Its exposed lead head, surviving braided leather covering, flexible spring shaft, and original-style wrist strap preserve the principal elements of its construction despite extensive deterioration. Although a precise manufacturing date or connection to a particular police department or individual cannot be established, the design is consistent with traditional blackjack patterns associated with the nineteenth century. Its worn condition also provides a useful illustration of the materials and construction techniques employed in these early concealable impact weapons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46368677593157,"sku":"ONJR26OCNS83","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/4567A5E8-6693-47EB-AC49-D4A8945EFDE3.jpg?v=1794426793","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-era-lead-loaded-spring-blackjack-sap-with-partial-leather-covering-wrist-strap","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}