Original U.S Mexican-American War First Contract M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by S&K Schnitzler & Kirschbaum of Solingen - German Imported Blade - Excellent Antique Long Guns The Vetterli was an Italian

The Vetterli was an Italian design ahead of its time but was soon outclassed by the German Mauser 1871/84 magazine Rifle

The rear of the ventilated barrel jacket also has a very nice carry handle attached

The Krag–Jørgensen is a popular rifle among collectors

exhorting workers to show up to work

Maker name VERGELLI of BERGAMO with logo printed on lining

Original U.S Mexican-American War First Contract M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by S&K Schnitzler & Kirschbaum of Solingen - German Imported Blade - Excellent Antique Long Guns The Vetterli was an ItalianOriginal 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. However, this example pre dates that conflict, and is actually of the first contract for this model of saber. In 1839 the US Army decided to adopt new cavalry and light artillery sabers based on the French M1822 models. In August 1840, two US