Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1851 Caps & Hats taking the town the next

taking the town the next day

The best feature of all is the original hand painted hospital insignia of a white circle with a red "H"

Dugan (25 November 1918)

We recieved this from a substantial British WWI Collection owned by a now deceased Collector who was born in the 1920's

The devise was a detachable wood block mounted on the right side of the rifle to hold 10

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1851 Caps & Hats taking the town the nextOriginal item: Only One Available. This heavy Cavalry Saber, known as "Old Wristbreaker" among troops, was designated the U. S. Model of 1840, and was the principal cavalry saber used until the Model of 1860 was introduced. As such it was widely used in the War between the States on both sides. Many examples made during the Civil War era utilized imported German Blades, however this example was made by Ames Manufacturing Co., one of the largest sword