Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1848 - One of 3,800 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories and overall die characteristics are

and overall die characteristics are consistent with examples attributed by collectors to Arno Wallpach of Stuttgart

but for historical purposes it is as follows: VOR GEBRAUCH SPRENGKAPSEL EINSETZEN (Before use insert detonator)

UNIVERSAL MILITARY HOLSTER

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Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1848 - One of 3,800 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories and overall die characteristics areOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very good original U. S. Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber manufactured by Ames Manufacturing Company and dated 1848. Commonly known among collectors as the Wrist Breaker because of its substantial weight and powerful blade, the saber retains its leather covered grip, complete twisted brass wire wrap, three branch brass guard, original leather blade buffer, and heavy steel scabbard with both suspension rings.