Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Ames of Cabotville, Massachusetts Field Gear I was devastated

I was devastated

The interior

This same red washer occurs near the cast aluminum pommel cap as well

Taking the date of this report into consideration

while the web portion looks pretty much unissued

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Ames of Cabotville, Massachusetts Field Gear I was devastatedOriginal 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 a manufacturer's marking for the lesser known locations for Ames Manufacturing Company, Cabotville, Massachusetts. Below this is an extremely partial date which appears as 185 with the last two numbers almost completely