Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade Martini-Henry Parts with a faint government inspector

with a faint government inspector SWP / 1892 cartouche

Year of Manufacture: circa 1858-1862

Inside the fullers there are markings which we are assured are the Maker Marks of the very famous blade maker ANDREA FERRAR

Despite these developments

Overall a great example of a hard to find WWII German Belt Buckle

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade Martini-Henry Parts with a faint government inspectorOriginal 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