Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Clauberg Solingen MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly possibly in use as a

possibly in use as a reserve during WWI

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

Stenciled in neck lining M

and some sharpening on the edges

though it has dried out a bit over time

Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Clauberg Solingen MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly possibly in use as aOriginal 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.