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Spanish American War patriotic ladies and officer's belt plates-buckles,
Rev War Hessian's Cartridge Box, Hagner Waist Belts,
Frazier's Cartridge Boxes, McKeever Cartridge Boxes, Civil War Navy
Holster, Civil War belts, Indian War officer's belts, WWI & WWII Pistol Pouches, Japanese Belt/Cartridge Box
set, belt keepers, cavalry carbine boots, leather musket and rifle
slings, cavalry carbine slings, cartridge boxes, cap pouches...check out
this section
1BBL - THE MOST COVETED & RARE MILLS BELT PLATE YOU COULD
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Also the earliest. The finest specimen I've ever seen as well.
1880 pattern with inset oval US. Very heavy cast brass with heavy
keeper which "rolls off" one side. Both sides have a rod loose
inside which causes the belt to be held to the buckle. Near new
condition. $850
2BBL - WWII
JAPANESE REPLICA TYPE 99 INFANTRY COMBAT BELT-CARTRIDGE BOX SET.
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Navy pattern, when in fact they were designed for the 7.7mm cartridge of
the Type 99 rifle. Originals are virtually unobtainable.
This is a replica in exacting detail, which in my opinion
is better than the original, both in workmanship and quality. Entirely
combat worthy. It includes EVERYTHING! ... Waist belt with solid
brass buckle, the two front, wedge shaped cartridge boxes with
over-the-top closing strap, the bayonet frog with little belt/buckle on
front, and the large, rear, bulk 60 round ammo pouch, WITH OILER
on side, again in exacting detail. Just the single bulk cartridge
box without oiler brings $200 in the original. For display or
reenactment, you could not hope to obtain better. All matching
reddish brown, lustrous heavy leather with white stitching.
Superb. Unbelievably, there are even cardstock cartridge packets
(no internals) with Japanese writing in the two front boxes!!
$95 each...wholesale, and under our cost
Only a couple left!!
3BBL - CIVIL WAR LADIES PATRIOTIC DRESS BUCKLE
Consists of two mirror image halves, split vertically down the middle.
Each side has a spread eagle over American Shield over arrows and
wreath. Ribband on bottom, reading "E PLURIBUS UNUM". Entire
thing has the appearance of dark brown gutta percha, but I suspect it's
wood. Design has good depth and is extremely sharp (our photos do
not show how crisp and smooth this piece is). Too precise to be
hand carved, but hard to believe a machine engraver did such a fine job.
Pieces lock together on back with blued steel belt loops and tongue.
$195
4BBL - WWI U.S. INFANTRYMAN'S STANDARD ISSUE CARTRIDGE BELT
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gear. Consists of 10 pockets for clip ammunition. The two
pocket lids, one on each end of the belt, are clearly stamped "AUG
1917/MILLS". Shows very light use. No fraying. Nice
early markings on metal adjusters. $200
5BBL - UNBELIEVABLE REVOLUTIONARY WAR HESSIAN'S CARTRIDGE
BOX.
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best surviving specimens on earth. In my career, I've never seen
another which even approaches this in condition. A very large box,
typifying the Hessian equipments which are normally characterized as
large, heavy, awkward and ponderous. Hessian soldiers are also
frequently spoken of in histories with sympathy, for these very facts.
Unfortunately, almost nothing survives from these imported soldiers.
Thus, this cartridge box is a marvel. It is 11 3/8" wide across
the front flap, and 8 ½" high. The leather is as flexible as new.
It never had the quality of finish as found on American accoutrements
even of that period. The surface was left a bit rough and simply
dyed black. The box itself has every edge seam covered with
off-white rawhide, before the edges were sewn together. Inside has
a drilled wood block to hold 16 paper cartridges. There is a soft
doeskin skirt over the wood block to protect against rain. On the
face of the box is a maroon red leather implement pouch. It
appears to be original, though it is rather crude. Reverse of box
has heavy 1 3/8" wide strap of leather horizontally across the top.
This serves to create two shoulder sling guides. There are two buckles
on the bottom for the shoulder sling, and one for the front flap closing
strap. Virtually unused condition with gentle age. $1,550
Sale Price $1,325
6BBL - WWII U.S. INFANTRYMAN'S REGULATION ISSUE RIFLE BELT
Click on thumbnail photo for larger view Mint,
unissued condition. Marked with "U.S." and "H S CO/1943".
Color is light olive. Has 10 clip pouches. I tried the clips
for both the standard rifles, the M1 and M1903 and the belt accommodates
both equally. In other words, I put one M1 clip in, which has 8 rounds
and also put two '03 clips together, which have 5 rounds each. Got these from
Craig Carroll of the old Stars and Bars shop in Chancellorsville decades
ago, and tucked them away. Well, we're finding this neat stuff as we
break open the boxes of treasures and can offer a few of these, brand
new, never used belts. Each...$225
7BBL - CIVIL WAR BRITISH IMPORT PISTOL OR CARBINE CARTRIDGE
BOXES.
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once russet brown, but with oiling during use and storage, color is
darkened. Flexible but a bit stiff. We uncovered a
small lot put away in storage about 25-30 years ago. Amazing what you
can find when you move and have to go through piles of stuff accumulated
over decades of collecting. Tough boxes 5 1/8” wide, 2 5/8” high,
1 7/8” deep (exterior measurements). Has inner and outer flap in
the conventional design. And has closing strap sewn to cover flap
which goes over a brass stud on the bottom. Reverse has single 2
½” wide belt loop. These are very good as they run. Could be
Confederate used, as much but not all British imports went South.
Have one without the closing strap for $75 or As they
come…Each…$95
8BBL - CIVIL WAR BRITISH IMPORT PERCUSSION CAP POUCHES.
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Came with the lot of British import cartridge boxes we obtained 25-30
years ago. Been in storage so long, we had forgotten about them.
A very odd design on these pouches. Worn on the belt, with one
narrow belt loop, they are almost flat when empty. “U” shaped, flat
across the top at the bend of the cover flap. They accordion open
as they are filled. There is a thin folded strap sandwiched
between front and back, all along the side, which unfolds as needed.
These side pieces are rather stiff now and need to be relaxed, to see
how these pouches can expand. Cover flap closes on brass stud on
front. Heavy russet leather darkened buy age and oils. Very
good. Several have one end of belt loop loose and needs re-sewing.
Belt loop with loose end…$60 Each
A few left As they come…$70
Each These
are sold
9BBL - ABOUT MINT
U.S. NAVY CIVIL WAR PISTOL HOLSTER.
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Typical Navy style where considerable barrel is exposed. Perfectly fits
the Whitney Navy and the M1860 Colt Army. I doubt this holster has
ever seen use, and only had a revolver inside for display. No
flaking to finish. No cracking to finish. No flexing to
finish. Minor rubs only. Unmarked. 6 3/8” high.
4 ½” wide. Only one I ever had to offer. $495
10BBL -
RARE, RARE CIVIL WAR INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX CONVERTED TO .50-70
CARTRIDGE BOX FOR THE EARLY INDIAN WARS.
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See pg. 35 of McChristian’s “U.S. Army in the West”, for this one. This
is a regulation Civil War .58 caliber Infantry cartridge box converted
to carry .50-70 metallic cartridges, by removing its tins and replacing
them with sheepskin fleece lining. I haven’t had one of these (or
even seen one) for at least 15 years. Marked on each end “C.S.
STORMS/MARKER N.Y.”. Excellent overall condition. Minor fine
grained cracking to surface finish of closing flap. Some minor
flaking along upper bend. Large grained cracking to finish of
inner flap. Thick fleece lining to box and lower half of closing
flap. Complete with buckles on bottom. Rest of box has
overall lustrous finish with very excellent leather. Virtually
impossible to replace. The first cartridge box for the M1866 Allin, and
the '68 & '70 Trapdoors. $850
11BBL - VERY GOOD CIVIL WAR
CAVALRY CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX.
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bridle leather with wood block insert drilled large enough to take 20
rounds of any carbine. Nice flexible leather. Cover flap
finish has pattern of fine cracking but no flaking. Inner flap
about good as new. Minor pattern of finish cracking to implement
pouch flap. Complete with buckles and straps. Closing strap
broken short at hole. Cover flap marked by maker “J. DAVY/Newark,
N.J.”. Very scarce boxes in recent years, and always priced well
over ours. $295
12BBL - MINT WWI U.S. ARMY .45 CALIBER PISTOL CLIP POUCH.
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Made and marked by the famous Mills Co. Heavy khaki Mills woven
double clip pouch with closing flap with two snap closures. Have
one 1918 dated, and a few 1919 dated. Whether dated 1918 or 1919,
the dark ink stamp markings inside the flap are the same and are
“DATE/large bullet logo around “MILLS”/PAT. JULY 16; 07 OCT. 22; 18”.
Remember…MINT. Can’t believe these exist. 1918…$20 (Have
2) 1919…$15 (Have 1)
13BBL - MINT WWII U.S. ARMY .45 CALIBER PISTOL CLIP POUCH.
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Heavy web double
clip pouch in light olive. Has closing flap with single snap
closure. Reverse has clear ink stamp maker’s mark and date 1942.
Hard to believe such a thing still exists. Great accessory to a
.45. Only the Boyle 1942 is available.
$25
14BBL - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PATRIOTIC DRESS BUCKLE.
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2" diameter ornately decorated gilt sheet brass face with a large,
flowing American flag applied at center. Reverse has friction
clasp for belt material (probably light web) and small tongue.
Bright, excellent. $40
15BBL -
M1874 INDIAN WARS TO SPANISH AMERICAN WAR OFFICER’S SUMMER WAIST BELT.
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Likely also worn by NCO’s. Has M1874 Rectangular Eagle belt plate
on while enameled leather. Heavy cast brass M1874 eagle belt plate
with mild convex face, indicating a date around 1880. The belt is
white enameled leather, toned a bit toward grey from age. Finish
has generalized pattern of very fine cracking from flexing. No
sword straps, which would have been optional and slip on and off.
Not included. Leather flexible and strong. $195
16BBL - EXTREMELY RARE
M1881 MILLS CARTRIDGE BELT.
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don't even remember ever having this variety before; probably a state
militia purchase during the hasty equipping for the S.A.W. The
wide "H" pattern, stamped sheet brass plate, has no insignia at center,
AND IMPORTANTLY, it has no oval depression at center. I have seen
only a couple of examples with depressed oval, but no insignia.
This one is entirely blank on the face, made for the user to apply
letters or numbers (never done on this). Marked on the reverse
"ANSON MILLS PAT. FEB 1, 1881/T. C. ORNDORFF SOLE MANF/WORCESTER,
MASS/USA". Comes on original khaki web cartridge belt, now just
dusty and with a bit of damp stain. Cartridge loops so carefully
removed, you would barely know they had been there. Came from
family who said the owner carried 4 McKeever cartridge boxes on the belt
instead. Span Am War combat belt, modified to carry a real
load! Should be at least $275. $185
17BBL - PATRIOTIC DRESS BUCKLE - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR.
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Imitates the general form of the regulation Army-Navy officer’s dress
buckle, but is more decorative and is made of crisply stamped thin sheet
brass with thin gilt finish. Known as a tongue & wreath form.
Consists of a laurel wreath around a highly domed center with spread
wing eagle and red-white-blue American shield at center. Belt
loops supported by rococo scroll bases flank the central wreath.
Worn on a heavy silk belt (not provided) by men and women. Very
handsome, and when worn originally, made a real fashion statement.
All the SAW/patriotic items we are listing are from our personal
collection. $115
 
18BBL - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR SOUVENIR BELT PLATE.
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Worn by the Spanish Private soldier and brought home by many U.S.
soldiers as a souvenir. At one time seen fairly often, but now
quite scarce. Solid sheet brass, 2 3/16” wide, 2 9/16” high.
Has raised, stamped insignia with spread eagle under a crown, faced by a
broad sword below. Reverse has belt loop and tongue. Belt
loop has iron bar which holds the belt in place. Minor patina.
$65
 
19BBL - SPLENDID PATRIOTIC SPANISH AMERICAN WAR OFFICER'S
BELT PLATE.
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Sold for civilian wear, as a showy display of support for the military
and the War with Spain. Actually a regulation pattern of 1851
officer's belt plate which saw long service thereafter. This one
was enhanced for patriotic wear by the addition of bright, glossy fired
enamel colors in the upper third. Classic design of spread
eagle/shield within wreath, with ribband/motto, star field and sunburst
above. Stamped brass with fine raised detail. Measures 2 x
3". Tongue and belt loop on back. Exceptional and rare
variation. $135
20BBL - PATRIOTIC U.S.S. MAINE MEMORIAL BELT PLATE
C.1898.
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Sold for civilian wear to show support of the Navy, of the War with the
Spanish, and that they were “remembering the Maine”. One of the
most encountered Homefront items during the Spanish American War.
Made in the manner of the regulation Army officer’s belt plate but with
the central spread eagle shield of the regulation plate removed, with an
image of the U.S.S. Maine in its place. 2 x 3”, silver plated
sheet brass. Has the inscription “DESTROYED…FEB 15, 1898”.
Belt loop and tongue on back. Excellent condition. $95
  
21BBL - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR LADIES DRESS PATRIOTIC BUCKLE.
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An openwork frame consisting of a series of rococo scrolls and sprays.
Made from stamped sheet brass, gilded. Top has a billowing American flag
applied, done up in precise detail, and full color fired enamel.
Reverse has belt loop and tongue. Some minor tarnish spots. Flag
is missing a tiny bit of enamel. 2¼” high. $50
22BBL - WWII LADIES PATRIOTIC BELT BUCKLE Click on each thumbnail photo for larger view
2 1/4" diameter. Face has eagle National emblem which about covers
the face. Edged with twisted rope border. Both are brass.
Reverse has narrow tongue and double loop belt hook. Some green
corrosion stain on back edge. $30
23BBL - INDIAN WAR OFFICER'S DRESS BELT WITH EAGLE PLATE
Consists of Regulation M1851 rectangular eagle belt plate in
exceptional condition. Cast brass, with eagle/wreath raised design
and wide keepers on the rear. Gilt finish, heavy and even as
background. High spots have finish wear and untouched brown
patina. The belt was affixed during period of use, made to be
fancier than what normally was available, it being entirely gold
bullion, just dulled from age. Fits a 24" waist...either a very
thin officer, or made for his wife to wear on festive occasions.
Over our 50 year career, we've encountered several such specimens
indicating a fairly common practice. Super plate.
$150
24BBL -
WAIST BELT KEEPERS FOR CIVIL WAR OFFICER/NCO WAIST BELTS.
Brass. For the M1851 Rectangular Eagle belt plate, or any one of
the many state, city, or organization rectangular plates.
Dimensions will determine whether this keeper fits your plate.
Some fitting may be necessary.
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C. Measures 2.072" tall. Tongue hole 0.545" wide.
$25
D. Measures 2.120" tall. Tongue hole 0.545" wide.
$25
E. Measures 2.158" tall. Tongue hole 0.588" wide.
$25
F. Thin silver plated brass. For a lighter than average
plate. Measures 2.0" tall. Narrow tongue hole 0.478" wide.
$20
G. Not sure what plate this one goes to. Measures 1.88"
tall. Tongue hole a bit wider than usual, and the tongue would
likely be a bit thinner. Tongue hole 0.654" wide. $10
28BBL - VERY NICE U.S. CAVALRY CARBINE BOOT.
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M1884 as slightly modified by the government in 1885, by lowering the
bottom strap – see Frasca & Hill on .45-70’s, pg. 283. Body of
heavy black leather body has mostly undisturbed original smooth finish -
pattern of surface cracking on the raised portion of the spine, for a
few inches. Well marked “ROCK ISLAND/ARSENAL”. Upper strap
shows flexing. Lost the front copper rivet, simply replaced.
Lower strap doesn’t even show flexing. Complete. $295
Sale Price $275
29BBL - VERY NICE U.S. CAVALRY CARBINE BOOT – M1887.
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Slightly longer than prior model and has a brass throat reinforcement.
Tough, heavy leather. Very dark brown black. Excellent
original surface. Minor areas of microscopic texturing.
Slightly more prominent on the raised portion of the spine for a
few inches. Upper strap rivet connection was moved from its
original position by the soldier to the opposite upper corner.
Excellent straps just showing flexing. Complete. $315
Sale Price $295
30BBL - U.S. M1885 SWORD
STRAPS.
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the Hagner waist belt and on the prairie belts. Through a bit of
unusual fortune, we came across a small lot of these. All are very
good, showing use and age. Consists of single heavy brass hook at
top, suspending two leather sword straps. Leather retains
flexibility, and most surface finish showing flexing and surface
cracking. Simply could use some oil. Have a few with the
studs which hold the lower loops closed, and a few needing the studs.
With studs…$50
Without studs...$40
34BBL - VALUABLE MARKED & DATED CIVIL WAR INFANTRY WAIST
BELT.
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Near the middle of the belt, there is a familiar large stamped marking
“WATERTOWN/ARSENAL/1863”. About 90% legible. Nice flexible
black leather belt, 39” long. Embossed edge line border.
Retains practically all original finish, lightly worn showing just a
good deal of flexing/surface cracking. Sound leather. One
end shows where U.S. oval plate was. Opposite end is plain,
showing the soldiers common practice of cutting off the keeper.
Another curious thing I’ve noticed is that a good many belts have lots
of extra holes punched in. They must have hung a lot of junk from
the belts. $250
36BBL -
ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR CAVALRY CARBINE SLINGS!!
Prices Reduced If you’ve been looking for
one of these, you know how few appear on the market, and the enormous
prices they bring. The last price guide I saw had them listed at
$1200-1800, depending on condition. Reassembled ones, well done,
if you can find one of these, have been priced around $800, at least in
my experience. We have an offer for you, which we believe you
can’t refuse. About 40 years ago, I had the opportunity to buy a
small lot of Cavalry Carbine Slings which came from Bannermans, from
which the brass buckle and brass tip had been cut off for scrap.
The slings had all been used in the Civil War, and ranged in condition.
They were still tied together, as Bannerman had sold them, in a pack of
25. At the time, I thought these things would be worth something,
some day, so I put them in storage. We’ve just rediscovered them
during our recent move, and I have reassembled them into complete
slings. The leather
sling is original, the steel snap swivel is original, and the brass
buckle and V-tip are exact reproductions. The brass parts are so
good that they can only be told from original with great difficulty.
Price will depend on condition and markings, if any. Few are
marked and are a premium. There were so many makers that
considerable minor variations exist between specimens, including length.
These completed slings are less than 2” shorter than they were
originally, and are done up to exacting standards, a long and tedious
job. Please note, when these are gone, they are gone forever.
Original slings, or original slings rebuilt are both rare on the market
and are in great demand today. It is unlikely that any other
dealer will ever have anything similar to offer. A representative
selection is listed below:
B.
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Cavalry Carbine Sling. VERY GOOD. 48 5/8” long.
2 1/2” wide. Stout, flexible. Retains most original surface
finish, with generalized pattern of surface cracking. A little
surface wear. A couple small spots of flaking. Steel snap swivel
has smooth wear, and some scattered thin patina left from an old
cleaning. A couple small spots of pitting. $350
C.
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Cavalry Carbine Sling. EXCELLENT+. 50 1/8” long.
2 7/16” wide. Strong, flexible. As fine as we have, and we
only have a very, very few in this prime condition. Embossed edge lien
border. Retains essentially all original finish, only showing the
resulting texture from normal flexing and minute surface cracking.
Better than many which were still in active service. Has the
number 25 stamped in the leather. Clean, excellent steel snap swivel.
Fine example. $525
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Cavalry Carbine Sling. GOOD-VERY GOOD. 47 1/2”
long. 2 3/8” wide. Sound, flexible. Retains most
original surface finish, with generalized pattern of fairly heavy
surface cracking, and one area 9” long, with almost 70% flaking.
Embossed edge line border. Smooth, thin brown patina on excellent snap
swivel easily cleaned. $325
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Cavalry Carbine Sling. VERY GOOD. 51 1/8” long.
2 3/8” wide. Sound and very flexible. Retains nearly all of its
original finish with generalized pattern of surface cracking, showing
some areas of fine raised texture or surface wear. Fairly clear
but illegible remnant of the oval sub-inspector’s stamp near the tip,
above traces of arsenal stamp. Excellent steel snap swivel with
almost generalized thin, brown patina. Nothing scaly or deep.
$425
37BBL -
COMPLETE CIVIL WAR CAVALRY CARBINE SLING KITS.
Prices Reduced
Save at least $75 and re-assemble the sling yourself. We offer a
few Civil War Cavalry Carbine Sling kits, listed below.
You get a very good, sound, flexible, original leather sling, original
steel snap swivel, and reproduction brass buckle, belt tip,
rivets, washers, and detailed directions – everything for a complete
sling. Price depends entirely on condition and markings if any.
B. BIT ABOVE AVERAGE Sling.
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2 3/8 - 2 7/16” wide. Retains about all original finish, with
generalized pattern of fine cracking to the surface. Some areas
have this pattern raised into a shallow texture. Unmarked except a
large, stamped 32B on the tip end. The buckle end has the standard
two-layer billet with rivets, which once held the buckle. This
serves as an example of how it should look when the buckle is replaced.
All it lacks is the thinned section which went around the center bar of
the buckle, with two elongated holes for the tongues. Complete
with all brass parts, and original steel snap swivel, fairly
clean, and easily shined with a buffer. $350
E. CAVALRY CARBINE Sling.
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the tip has not been cut, showing that by comparison with numerous
others, there was noticeable variation in original lengths). 2 1/4
- 2 3/8” wide. Unmarked. Tip end simply needs brass
replaced. Rivet holes and impression of original brass is
untouched. Buckle end has the two layer billet with rivets and
sewing, just lacking the bit which folded over the buckle center bar.
Retains most original finish with one small area where the thin finish
has flaked off. The rest of the surface just shows a generalized
pattern of surface cracking and some crazing (fine cracking to finish
raising a shallow texture). Complete with all brass pieces, rivets
and washers needed to rebuild, plus original steel snap swivel.
The swivel is fairly clean with overlying, scattered grey to thin brown
patina easily buffed to shine. $350
38BBL - CIVIL WAR CAVALRY CARBINE SLING TURNED INTO A WAIST
BELT!!
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creation, turned-in, just like all the complete slings, ending up at
Bannermans as surplus. Bannermans cut the brass off the slings
(and this belt) and sold it for scrap. This sling-turned-belt is
34 ½” long, and the tip end is cut to a point almost 20” shorter.
It has a series of holes for the buckle added, showing clear impressions
of being used this way. Cut tip a little crude, but clearly done
for belt use. A thin strip was cut from one edge of the sling for
about half its length, probably to make a shoe lace. Sling (now
belt) still has the 2 layer billet end with rivets and sewing where
buckle was. Condition is good. Flexible. Very worn surface
finish, prox. 70% intact. Shows lots of use but not fragile.
With the belt you get all brass parts you need to rebuild with buckle,
to obtain a real soldier’s waist belt. As the Federal soldiers had
no shortage of belts, this is very likely a Confederate-made
modification. (Considerable Confederate material ended up turned
in as surplus after the War). $115
39BBL -
M1872 HAGNER U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELTS. Belts only.
Your opportunity to complete a belt rig which sells more easily and
displays much better. Just add the belt plate. Takes the
cast brass, rectangular “US” as well as any of the large variety of
state plates then in use – some of the more familiar are “NY”, “N.G.P.”,
“NJ”, R.I.M.”, however there are several more. We have recently
discovered a group of these regulation M1872 waist belts long in
storage, and decided to offer them at once, at sale prices.
Separate belts are now, and always have been rare. When these few
are gone, there absolutely will not be any more. We’ve had these
tucked away for over 30 years. Get them while you can. All
are basically the same in form. Black bridle leather belt with
brass keeper riveted and sewn to one end, and the opposite end designed
to fold back on itself to adjust length. It has a brass hook
connector. Many of these belts were made up from Civil War
Infantry waist belts. Marked belts are often in this category.
A very brief description will be given of each belt, only of pertinent
points of condition. Belt to belt, everything else should be the
same. Click
on "PHOTOS" below for each belt
A.
PHOTOS
Sturdy. 90% finish, well worn, with raised texture from flexing
and generalized cracking. Fascinating feature occurs about 3” from
hook end. Along the top edge are four carefully cut “V” notches. I
believe these have the same meaning as notches on a gun.
Unquestionably assembled from a Civil War infantry belt. The
rivets go through slotted holes where the U.S. oval hooks went. 39½”
long. $95
H. PHOTOS
SOLD Nice belt. Polish will transform. Sturdy. Flexible.
Very thin finish. 40% flaked, but so thin, doesn’t detract a lot. Prox. 39½” long. $85
O.
PHOTOS
SOLD Fairly sound, flexible. Prox. 20% fine grained flaking. Rest
of finish has generalized pattern of cracking, with worn surface.
Standard brass keeper on one end. Brass adjusting hook on other.
3/8” open crack on one edge. 42½” long. $65
41BBL - ORIGINAL WRAPPER FOR 50 CIVIL WAR U.S. OVAL BELT
PLATES.
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We had one in this section a couple months ago, and it sold
immediately. We thought that was the only one, until we opened
another box in storage for 30+ years. The following is the last
wrapper for belt plates that were held back so many years ago. All
came from a small accumulation of wrappers I saved over the past 46
years in the militaria business. It is absolutely original Civil War, as
described. Would be great in any display. Inside, it once held
five paper wrapped packets of ten US ovals, each in the same heavy paper
as used for the outer wrap. Prox. 17 x 20”, dark tan, and appears to be
waxed or oiled, giving it a somewhat shiny surface. I can
personally guarantee this to be original and genuine, as I opened it
many, many years ago and one by one, sold the plates. Obviously it
shows a number of folds, but quite good, and a unique and rare curiosity
from the Civil War. Fascinating and rare relic. $25
42BBL - FRAZIER’S 1872
PATENT CARTRIDGE BOX FOR TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD.
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Indian War .45-70 cartridge box used concurrently with the M1874 McKeever, the Dyer, and the Hagner. Sold to numerous U.S. National
Guard/state militia units. Black leather, 4 x 7”, with internal
wood block drilled to hold 18 .45-70 cartridges. Face of box, when
cover flap is open, reveals several stamped markings reading “FRAZIER’S
PATENT, FEBy 5TH 1872/REISSUED MCH 5TH 1878/PATENT
APRIL 23RD 1878/McKENNEY & CO./NEW YORK”. Condition is
sound and very good. Inscription on front of box is crisp, nearly as
new. Exterior retains most heavy tarred finish, which now shows
heavy crazing to top and front with much less elsewhere – just scattered
fine surface cracks. Hinged area of closing strap shows wear.
Belt loops just have some worn finish. Offered at wholesale.
S & S has these in lesser condition for $95. Our price is only
$79
43BBL - FRAZIER’S 1872
PATENT CARTRIDGE BOX FOR TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD.
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Indian War .45-70 cartridge box used concurrently with the M1874
McKeever, the Dyer, and the Hagner. Sold to numerous U.S. National
Guard/state militia units. Black leather, 4 x 7”, with internal
wood block drilled to hold 18 .45-70 cartridges. Face of box, when
cover flap is open, reveals several stamped markings reading “FRAZIER’S
PATENT, FEBy 5TH 1872/REISSUED MCH 5TH 1878/PATENT
APRIL 23RD 1878/McKENNEY & CO./NEW YORK”. Very sound
condition. Retains about all original finish. Front flap and
top have thick tarred finish well crazed – rest much better just having
scattered thin surface cracks. A short bit of edge seam on top
rounded corner is loose and could use re-sewing. Closing strap
hinge shows wear at the box connection, and the tip lacks about ½” –
brass washer not affected. Face of box markings are crisp and
about good as new. Offered at wholesale. S & S has these in
lesser condition for $95. Our price is only $65
45BBL -
McKEEVER M1881 CARTRIDGE BOX FOR TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD.
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Regulation U.S. Army issue. Third Type. See Frasca & Hill’s
book “The .45-70 Springfield”, pg. 269. Indian War .45-70
cartridge box used concurrently by the military, along with the Frazier,
Hagner & Dyer boxes. Black leather 4 x 6½”. Internal
cartridge loops for 20 rounds. Face originally had embossed US in
oval. This has faded away, and during its period of use, the U.S.
was covered with a brass oval plate which may have been black (for
decoration) or had a state’s initials, such as NJ for New Jersey
militia. Condition is very good. Has virtually all its
original finish, wish some surface crazing from age. There are
four holes in face from where the brass plate was affixed. Rear of
closing strap has somewhat legible “Watervliet Arsenal” markings. Also
has SMITH markings inside box. $69
46BBL -
McKEEVER M1881 CARTRIDGE BOX
FOR TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD
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SOLD
Regulation Army issue. Third Type. See Frasca & Hill’s book
“The .45-70 Springfield”, pg. 269. Indian War .45-70 cartridge box
used concurrently by the military, along with the Frazier, Hagner & Dyer
boxes. Black leather 4 x 6½”. Internal cartridge loops for
20 rounds. Face originally had embossed US oval. On many, it
faded as it aged. This one has a legible US oval on face, but
relaxed, with some shallow flaking of the finish. Rest of face has
some generalized surface cracking to finish. Closing strap well
flexed and arsenal stamp at base of strap well relaxed and no longer
legible. Backside of box excellent with little surface cracking.
Stitching to bottom of belt loops inexplicably gone, leaving excellent
leather. Replaced with neat loop of brass wire (very old) which
twists inside. Provides adequate support and is neat. Inside
has fairly flexible canvas cartridge loops (20), and inspector’s stamp.
Top rear junction of right side and rear panel has broken stitching for
about 1”. Overall sound box. $65
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