Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade by J. E. Bleckmann (Solingen) Italian Flags which is also confirmed by

which is also confirmed by the later date

and it is marked with the "Hammer" with a date of 95

A training variant used by the Finnish armed forces fires 7

Barrel is original but has been deactivated

and still has the spare glass in place

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade by J. E. Bleckmann (Solingen) Italian Flags which is also confirmed byOriginal 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 the B (Bow & Arrow) M initials for J. E. Bleckmann of Solingen. According to records, it is believed that Ames imported 10,000 Bleckmann sabers early on during the War. One group of 5000 was ordered in July 1861, the other