CIVIL WAR CAVALRY CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX – POSSIBLY FOR SPENCER OR SMITH CARBINE

$150.00 ON HOLD

Quantity Available: 1

Item Code: 1256-29

This carbine cartridge box is an original example of the classic leather accoutrement carried by mounted forces during the Civil War; and this one “was there.”

This specimen is constructed of black bridle leather. When closed, the large leather outer flap and smaller inner flap protect the ammunition in the carbine box. The drilled wood cartridge block is present and has larger than usual diameter holes. For use with cartridges much larger than .50 caliber, possibly for Smith or Spencer cartridges. Old wads of string are stuffed in the bottom of many of the holes.

The strong outer flap has a mild scalloped front edge with both corners “rolled” up indicating heavy use. Leather is soft with moderate crazing overall and heavier wear to lower corners. Stitched to the outer flap is a closure tab that is present but broken and repaired on one side at the hole.

Inner flap retains both “ears”. Inner flap closes over a small implement pouch sewn to the front of the box. The inner flap is unmarked. Bottom of box has a brass finial. The two black japanned roller buckles remain. On the box’s back side there remains two of the vertical belt loops with a single horizontal leather strap. The belt loops show the proper “pull” from carrying the weight of cartridges.

A nice example of an actual field-used Civil War carbine cartridge box. It shows heavy use, but “was there.”   [jet][ph:L]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,

MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS.

THANK YOU!

Inquire About CIVIL WAR CAVALRY CARBINE CARTRIDGE BOX – POSSIBLY FOR SPENCER OR SMITH CARBINE

For inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

featured item

US MARINE CORPS OFFICER’S ENGLISH MADE MAMALUKE WITH IVORY GRIP

Manufactured: England  Maker: Unmarked  Year: C1820-25  Model: Mamaluke Size: 35.8 inch blade, 1.21 wide  Condition: Excellent+ Tri-color blade - blue, gold and "white" of flat design. Ship's Mast, American Eagle, Standing Indian figure and… (870-76). Learn More »

Upcoming Events

23
Sep

Sept. 19 - 22: York Antique Arms Show, York Expo Center Learn More »

Instagram