Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Horstmann's & Son with Scabbard Blunderbuss The front of the head

The front of the head has faint white stenciled writing that reads Vor Gebrauch Sprengkapsel einsetzen (Before use insert detonator)

- Penetration: At 0°

Two rare original manuals

000 infantrymen carried a Brown Bess and many a bayonet just like this

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Horstmann's & Son with Scabbard Blunderbuss The front of the headOriginal 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. The sword has all brass mounts, a wood with leather wrapped sword grip, and a nice steel scabbard. The leather of the grip is partly intact, as the leather