Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1851 Feed Block Assembly Comes complete with a Nepalese

Comes complete with a Nepalese manufactured Martini-Henry Socket Bayonet with reproduction leather and brass hilt scabbard

and completely intact felt backing

This haversack still has the leather lace inside to close an inner pocket

During the Civil War its main competitor in England was the Adams self-cocking revolver

” the 488th moved by train to Camp Miles Standish in Taunton

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1851 Feed Block Assembly Comes complete with a NepaleseOriginal 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