Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade Flintlock Pistols with the expected staining on

with the expected staining on the canvas carry handle from years of storage in grease

Offered in overall excellent condition with only light wear

this example was from the Arms display in the Officer's Mess at TUMU Barracks

Really a great example which would make a very nice addition to any collection

Inside the box there contains the following items:

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade Flintlock Pistols with the expected staining onOriginal item: Only One Available. This Heavy Cavalry Saber, known as "Old Wristbreaker" among troops, was designated the U. S. Model of 1840, but was widely used in the War between the States on both sides. This fine example bears absolutely no markings whatsoever, which most likely indicates that it was an import during the U. S. Civil War, and the lack of markings obscures the origin. Both North and South imported Swords and guns from Europe and