Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade Category_Flintlock Pistols There are a few repairs

There are a few repairs and scattered tears

they removed the firing pin adjustment screw from the end of the bolt

this sword is marked on the cross guard with unit marking A

one of the best carbines of the Civil War

Awarded to troops east of a north-south line drawn through Silverton Siding and north of an east-west line drawn through Vlakfontein in the South African Republic

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade Category_Flintlock Pistols There are a few repairsOriginal 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