Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Sheble & Fisher with Scabbard - Scarce Maker Uniforms and were manufactured from April

and were manufactured from April 1864 to June 1867

The same spring works in all models of Martini-Henry and Enfield-Martini

and does not appear to have seen much field use

The battalion was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation in 2001 recognizing its accomplishment

Lot consists of the following:- M-1928 Haversack with Pack Extender and Meat Can Pouch

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Sheble & Fisher with Scabbard - Scarce Maker Uniforms and were manufactured from AprilOriginal 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, with some