Original U.S Civil War German-Made Model 1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard Category_Display Guns & Parts Sets The defence of the mission

The defence of the mission station of Rorke's Drift

when Hudson 625 sank U-754 on 31 July 1942

The wood full stock comes to 3 inches of the barrel's muzzle and the stock retains the original steel nose cap

Overall condition is good with original finish and light pitting around the frame area

Original U.S Civil War German-Made Model 1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard Category_Display Guns & Parts Sets The defence of the missionOriginal item: Only One Available. 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 bears absolutely no markings whatsoever, which most likely indicates that it was an import during the U. S. Civil War, and the lack of markings obscures the origin. Both North and South imported Swords and guns from Europe and