Original Set of Two U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Sabers with Scabbards in Relic Condition MILITARIA and one way was to

and one way was to convert muzzle loading Rifle muskets to a breech loaders

Along with various other loose ribbons and pins

However it was too heavy for regular use on the battlefield by untrained troops and not suitable for mass production

The shortages of food

as the leather blade buffer is no longer present

Original Set of Two U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Sabers with Scabbards in Relic Condition MILITARIA and one way was toOriginal Item: Only One Set of Two Available. We received these out of an old attic collection, along with about 100 other swords. While some of the swords were in great shape, some were purchased pretty much to be wall hangers. These heavy Cavalry Sabers, known as "Old Wristbreaker" among troops, were designated the U. S. Model of 1840, but was widely used in the War between the States on both sides. Both North and South imported Swords and guns from