Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1851 U.S. Helmets/Hats The Gardner family had a

The Gardner family had a fascinating “tangled web” of relationships

including the stylized "P" overpressure proof under the wrist

Beautifully framed with a gilded matte and an after market key on the reverse

Converting from a musket to a pillar breech rifle involved a little more work

All product is in very good condition

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1851 U.S. Helmets/Hats The Gardner family had aOriginal 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. Many examples made during the Civil War era utilized imported German Blades, however this example was made by Ames Manufacturing Co., one of the largest sword