Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Walscheid Solingen German Field Gear The bolt components both have

The bolt components both have serial number 111321

The magazine has number 13227

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Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Walscheid Solingen German Field Gear The bolt components both haveOriginal item: Only One Available. Straight from an old collection! 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 is marked by the maker on the spine of the blade by the crossguard: W. WALSCHEID SOLINGEN This indicates that the sword, or at least the blade, was made in the legendary "City of Blades" in the