5BBL - UNBELIEVABLE REVOLUTIONARY WAR HESSIAN'S CARTRIDGE
BOX
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On Layaway This has to be one of the
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 $1,295
6BBL - WWII U.S. INFANTRYMAN'S REGULATION ISSUE RIFLE BELT
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un-issued 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...$220
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 2½” wide belt loop,
really stiff. These are very good as they run. Could be
Confederate used, as much, but not all British imports went South.
Have two with closing strap which has become detached and
needs to be re-sewn. Drill out the old sewing holes and sew with
the twine we'll send. Each...$75
OR Have two still
retaining the strap. Each...$85
8BBL - ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR BRASS CARBINE SLING BUCKLE AND
SLING TIP
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I bought these in December 1975. They've been in my collection
ever since. I retained these all this time because of their
uniqueness and rarity. There are two sets...buckle/V-tip, a full
set of washers and four rivets for the sling tip. Missing only
the larger copper rivets (three needed), which can generally be found
at tack shops, or possibly hardware stores. The third set is
also missing the three larger copper rivets and one small copper
washer. The larger copper rivets are used where the leather
folds back on itself and is riveted together. (Update: we have
found a small supply of more modern copper rivets and washers...if you
are handy, you should be able to make them work for the set, and will
be included). The sets have the
stamped inspector marks "U.S. T. J. SHEPARD" on the back. Most of
you know how scarce this is. These sets are not dug, but probably
were obtained from Bannermans long ago. I got them from an old
time collector. Fine condition. Fairly clean and sharp.
Each as they come...$150 (One set sold...two
available)
9BBL - ABOUT MINT
U.S. NAVY CIVIL WAR PISTOL HOLSTER
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Photos Click Here 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 - WWI VETERAN SILVER (OR SILVER PLATED) BELT BUCKLE
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1 3/4 x 1 1/8". Has circular picture at center of "LIBERTY",
surrounded by narrow bands with writing. Over the top reads "THE
GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION". On the balance of the shorter bands
are the names of major participants "BRITAIN/FRANCE/BELGIUM/ITALY/UNITED
STATES". Clasp on back. From old original stock, found years
ago. Beautiful condition. Have three.
Each...$22
13BBL - 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. $195
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. $150
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 one). 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 four McKeever cartridge boxes on the belt
instead. Span Am War combat belt, modified to carry a real
load! Should be at least $275. $150
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. $95
18BBL - SPANISH WAR SOUVENIR BELT PLATE
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Worn by a Spanish soldier and likely brought home by a U.S.
soldier as a souvenir. 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.
A Spanish collector has identified this plate as having come from the
era of the Spanish Civil War, circa late 1930's or into early 1940.
$45
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. $125
20BBL - WWII ERA MILITARY EAGLE MOTIF METAL BELT
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Consists of 1 x 1 7/8" bronze finished steel links, held together by
heavy wire rectangular loops which allow the links to hinge a bit, one
to the next. Each rectangular link has the same stamped insignia
which takes about 1/3rd of the space on the link. The insignia is
a spread eagle sitting on an American shield...the Navy insignia minus
the crossed anchors. Perhaps you can identify for us what exactly
does the insignia belong to. Belt is in excellent shape and is 32"
long. Can be made shorter by removing the links. 32"
however, is the maximum length. $25
21BBL -
M1872 HAGNER U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT
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PHOTOS Belt 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.
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. $85
Over the decades, I collected anything
unusual for our personal collection. Below are four different
GUARANTEED ORIGINAL buckles turned into brooches, purchased separately over the
years, as I found them.
22BBL - M1839 NEW JERSEY CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE, TURNED INTO A
BROOCH
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Small oval size, 2 7/8" wide. (No large ovals are known to
exist). Fastening wire loops cut from the back, replaced with a
full length horizontal pin with "C" clasp on back. A very scarce
specimen of military jewelry. Heavy. Probably more for a
woman to wear on a heavy coat or a waist sash/belt worn at a fancy
military affair. Fine condition. Brass face has medium
patina, untouched. $250
23BBL - INDIAN WAR OFFICER'S M1851 RECTANGULAR CAST BRASS
BELT PLATE C.1874
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Transformed into a large brooch. Very high quality, high
relief eagle wreath design, 2 7/8" wide. Hook and belt loop
removed from the back and replaced with strong T-bar pin and "C" clasp.
Very strong. Probably made for a woman to wear at festive occasion
on heavy coat or belt/sash. Very scarce item. Very popular
during the 1860-1900 period, and many varieties of military jewelry were
created from all manner of insignia. Fine condition. $125
24BBL - RECTANGULAR CAST BRASS CSA "CONFEDERATE STATES OF
AMERICA" BELT PLATE
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Turned into a piece of jewelry by having its hooks ground off the
back, and replacing them with a solid, jewelry grade horizontal pin with
locking clasp. Our experience with military jewelry has shown that
this practice of making jewelry from military belt plates, and all
manner of insignia, was at the height of popularity around the Spanish
American War. This modification likely falls in that time period.
And while we have full confidence that this is an early conversion,
which logically requires an early plate, we can't guarantee that the
plate dates all the way to the Civil War. $675
25BBL - CIVIL WAR U.S. OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE, TURNED INTO
A BROOCH
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Beautiful bright condition, 3 3/8" wide. Wire loop fasteners
on reverse were cut off, and replaced with a strong, full length
horizontal pin with "C" clasp. Now a heavy piece of military
jewelry. Unknown how this brooch was intended to wear, but over
the past 50 years in the militaria business, we've encountered several
examples of belt plates/box plates transformed in this manner.
We've always considered these as fascinating in that they employ
Regulations, original military insignia, and exhibit modification, most
probably for ladies wear. $275
26BBL - 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
27BBL - UNIQUE INDIAN WAR OFFICER'S RECTANGULAR EAGLE BELT
PLATE C.1875-85
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Heavily gilded stamped brass, with a 1/4" wide border entirely
surrounding the main design...a decorative variation we've never seen
before. Certainly a private purchase (as most were), by someone
looking or something different. 3 3/8" wide, 2 1/4" high.
Has belt loop and narrow tongue on back. Retains most gilt
overall. $150
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, which we can do before
shipping, if you wish. Have a few with the
studs which hold the lower loops closed, and a few needing the studs.
With studs…$50
Without studs...$40
31BBL -
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
32BBL - 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.
Priced at our cost...$275
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+.
Sale Pending 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 line
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.
Only one left!
B. BIT ABOVE AVERAGE Sling.
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Sale Pending 54 5/8” long.
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
41BBL - ORIGINAL WRAPPER FOR 50 CIVIL WAR U.S. OVAL BELT
PLATES
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We had one in this section a while back, and it sold
immediately. We thought that was the only one, until we opened
another box in storage for 30+ years. This 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
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
