Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade by J. E. Bleckmann (Solingen) Italian Flags "in the central and eastern

"in the central and eastern Sudan

and still has the spare glass in place

where they were mounted on small ships

Barrel is original but has been deactivated

Second battle of the Somme

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade by J. E. Bleckmann (Solingen) Italian Flags "in the central and easternOriginal 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 the B (Bow & Arrow) M initials for J. E. Bleckmann of Solingen. According to records, it is believed that Ames imported 10,000 Bleckmann sabers early on during the War. One group of 5000 was ordered in July 1861, the other