Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Clauberg Solingen Category_MG 34 Ammo Storage Just what many British Officers

Just what many British Officers clutched tightly in their fists as they climbed out of the trench to go "over the top" on the western front

The single action lock work is mechanically excellent and the rebounding hammer functions correctly as well

two of them being driven down

It was brought home by 1st Lt

Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Clauberg Solingen Category_MG 34 Ammo Storage Just what many British OfficersOriginal 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 nice example is marked by the maker on the spine of the blade by the crossguard: CLAUBERG SOLINGEN This indicates that the sword was made in the legendary "City of Blades" in the mountains of Western Germany.