Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1848 - One of 3,800 m the Americans captured 896 Hessians

the Americans captured 896 Hessians

It retains its original steel shell with aged patina and features USGI-applied paint with historically significant dedication details — a unique fusion of Axis and Allied history embodied in a single artifact

Boker 6 Inch Heavy-Duty Lineman's Pliers: This is a nice

The visor is still relatively stiff

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1848 - One of 3,800 m the Americans captured 896 HessiansOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very good original U. S. Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber manufactured by Ames Manufacturing Company and dated 1848. Commonly known among collectors as the Wrist Breaker because of its substantial weight and powerful blade, the saber retains its leather covered grip, complete twisted brass wire wrap, three branch brass guard, original leather blade buffer, and heavy steel scabbard with both suspension rings.