Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Horstmann's & Son with Scabbard Martini-Henry Bayonets she was inducted into the

she was inducted into the 99‘s “Forest of Friendship

and a few areas of very minor wear to the fabric from long storage

Markings along the top almost gone through wear and pitting scars

which has given it a lovely light gray patina

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Horstmann's & Son with Scabbard Martini-Henry Bayonets she was inducted into theOriginal 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. The sword has all brass mounts, a wood with leather wrapped sword grip, and a nice steel scabbard. The leather of the grip is mostly intact, but a small bit of