Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Clauberg Solingen MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly though it has dried out

though it has dried out a bit over time

and not the most interesting matter regarding this fine shotgun by far

are all silver finished aluminum

On April 30

possibly in use as a reserve during WWI

Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Clauberg Solingen MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly though it has dried outOriginal item: Only One Available. Straight from an old collection! 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 nice example is marked by the maker on the spine of the blade by the crossguard: CLAUBERG SOLINGEN This indicates that the sword was made in the legendary "City of Blades" in the mountains of Western Germany.