Original U.S Civil War Era M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by P.S. Justice with Scabbard US Civil War with 5 1 surrounding it

with 5 1 surrounding it

which is wrapped entirely in leather

the sight continued to be used

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Original U.S Civil War Era M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by P.S. Justice with Scabbard US Civil War with 5 1 surrounding itOriginal 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. Some examples were made in the United States, while many others were imported from Germany. This example is marked by U. S. Military Contractor P. S. Justice