Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade by J. E. Bleckmann (Solingen) Display Guns & Parts Sets Red = Ammunition

Red = Ammunition

so that a "Soviet Star" badge could be installed

In an effort to protect his investment

Next to these is the E

Only the area under the ejector still shows strong plating

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade by J. E. Bleckmann (Solingen) Display Guns & Parts Sets Red = AmmunitionOriginal 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