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ALLEGHENY ARSENAL STYLE U.S. 1861 PATTERN .58 CAL. CARTRIDGE BOX RIG
This is a good example of the regulation Union infantry cartridge box rig, untouched and un-messed with, in the sort of condition we used see in a box coming out of a veteran’s estate, something… (1283-01). Learn More »
RARE CONFEDERATE IMPORTED CARTRIDGE BOX
This English made cartridge box was run through to the blockaded South early in the war. It was made under Confederate direction by English contractor Alexander Ross. Major Edward Anderson CSA between… (2025-304). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH
This is a well-worn Civil War percussion cap pouch. This pattern has the closing tab as a continuation of the outer flap. This latch tab is unbroken. The surface of the leather on the outer flap shows… (632-86). Learn More »
NAMED CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE BOX
This leather pouch is a homespun Southern copy of the typical “Pattern 1861” infantry cartridge box of the time with soldier’s name carved on flap. The large outer flap has the slightly… (1268-023). Learn More »
U.S. PATTERN 1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX “WATERTOWN ARSENAL 1863”
Pattern 1861 US cartridge box in good unissued condition. The outer flap is cut for “US” cartridge box plate but never had one mounted. There is scuffing of the bridle leather surface overall from… (2024-1894). Learn More »
U.S. M1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH SLING AND PLATES
This leather box is for carrying an infantryman’s supply of .58 caliber rifle musket cartridges. The large outer flap remains soft and flexible with good finish overall; there is one small… (1268-219C). Learn More »
PUNCH DECORATED 1820-1840 US MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX
A very nice example of a US militia cartridge box with wood block bored for 24 cartridges, the standard and specified minimum load under the militia act, and set up for wear on a waist belt with two… (1202-489). Learn More »
$695.00
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PATTERN 1860 ENFIELD CARTRIDGE BOX WITH SLING – ISAAC & CAMPBELL
Offered here is a British Pattern 1859/60 Cartridge Box of the post-1860 style without the integral cap pocket and tool strap. The box is constructed on black bridle leather with smooth surfaces on… (1268-001). Learn More »
$3,950.00
SOLD
NICE CIVIL WAR PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX
Original pistol cartridge box with clean leather and tight seams to hold Army size (.44 cal.) cartridge packs. Likely unissued. Outer flap remains supple. Light crazing overall. Unmarked. Latch tab… (1268-274A). Learn More »
$145.00
SOLD
NICE COMPLETE MAKER-MARKED CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH
This is a complete percussion cap pouch. The leather is clean and the whole piece is in very good overall condition. There is some crazing to the finish on the outer flap. This flap features an oval… (1268-219A). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE PERCUSSION CAP POUCH
This is a Confederate-made percussion cap pouch. The leather is in very good overall condition. This pattern has the "square" outer flap with closing tab sewn to the underside. The latch tab is broken… (1268-357A). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH
This is a Civil War-era percussion cap pouch. This pattern has the closing tab as a continuation of the outer flap. This latch tab is unbroken. Center of flap features "WHITE" oval sub-inspector's… (1268-756E). Learn More »
$135.00
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MODEL 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX FOR MISSISSIPPI RIFLES, “C.S. STORMS”
Here is a good example of a Model 1839 leather cartridge box for the M1841 Mississippi rifle. Constructed from heavy black bridle leather, this box measures 6.5” across, 4” high, and is 1.75”… (1268-159). Learn More »
.45/70 McKEEVER CARTRIDGE BOX MARKED “U.S.M.C”
This is a “McKeever” style cartridge box. Complete and original and in solid condition. Black leather box “hinged” at the bottom with a brass rod. Leather closure tab fastens to brass finial… (172-5459). Learn More »
$550.00
Originally $695.00
MODEL 1872 HAGNER NO. 2 - .50 -.70 CALIBER CARTRIDGE BOX
Post- Civil War cartridge box is marked, “NO.2” on the reverse. Stitched and riveted latch tab and finial are present. Leather has moderate to heavy crazing. Stitching is tight except for sides,… (172-4512). Learn More »
$85.00
Originally $110.00
INDIAN WAR 2ND MODEL 1872 HAGNER CARTRIDGE BOX
For U.S. Cavalry carbines, caliber .45-70/.50-70. Black bridle leather “U.S.” embossed flap, with finial & straps, 24 webbed interior cartridge slots, and two reverse belt loops. Front flap… (990-16). Learn More »
$180.00
Originally $225.00
US PERCUSSION CAP POUCH – METZGER OF PHILADELPHIA
This percussion cap pouch is in a nice condition, with light crazing on the outer flap near the folding point and on the belt loops. More finish wear is present on the outer tab, but no cracking is… (286-1399). Learn More »
US PATTERN 1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH PAINTED IDENTIFICATION
This an 1861 pattern U.S infantry cartridge box for the.58 caliber rifle musket bearing several sets of owner initials and a painted unit designation on the outer flap. The box is complete with all… (490-7125). Learn More »
PATTERN 1861 .69 CALIBER CARTRIDGE BOX RIG WITH STRAP, PLATES, AND TINS
Orders existed prior to the outbreak of the war for arsenals to keep on hand .69 cal. round ball as well as .58 cal. elongated ball cartridge boxes. For example, the New York Arsenal was ordered to… (490-7141). Learn More »
INDIAN WAR-SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PERIOD 7th NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD CARTRIDGE BOX
A very good condition black leather cartridge box bearing a cartridge box plate consisting of an entwined “NG” for National Guard, and a superimposed “7” for the 7th Regiment. These are known… (1216-228). Learn More »
EXCELLENT CONDITION PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX – MAKER MARKED!
This pistol cartridge box is in a remarkably nice condition given its age. All stitching is fully intact and strong, and the only true signs of use and wear are some folding creases on the outer… (490-7140). Learn More »
US 1857 PATTERN INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH SOLDIER’S INITIALS AND BOX PLATE
This US cartridge box is maker marked on the inner flap by Gaylord and is the standard 1857 pattern using belt loops on the back, shoulder belt buckles on the bottom, and a latch tab on the front that… (1256-01). Learn More »
WHITE BUFF CARTRIDGE BOX SLING
This cartridge box sling measures 68” overall and is made with separate billets sewn to each end for the buckles of a cartridge box. The belt itself is 59” long and 2” wide, with the billets 5… (2024-1341). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE CAP BOX OF DOUGLAS HAMILTON KNOX CO. B VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE BATTALION OF INFANTRY: SERVICE AT RICHMOND/PETERSBURG 1864
This identified Confederate cap box comes from collection of Civil War relics and family mementos retained by the Knox family of Fredericksburg, VA., and is one of several items labelled by the family… (1246-07). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR WAIST BELT AND BUCKLE WITH TWO MAKER-MARKED PERCUSSION CAP POUCHES
This non-excavated Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US”. Face shows only… (1256-47). Learn More »
REGULATION 1861 CARTRIDGE BOX WITH PLATE AND TINS
This cartridge box is an example of the "Pattern 1861” infantry cartridge box. Outer flap exhibits light crazing; mostly on hinge area and lower corners. Outside edges of flap are tooled. Oval… (1256-03). Learn More »
U.S. M1861 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX WITH SLING AND PLATES AND BAYONET HOLE
Box is for carrying the .58 caliber rifle musket cartridge. Outer flap is in good condition. The leather is clean and smooth with an oval “US” plate attached by a leather thong. The face of the… (1256-02). Learn More »
NICE CIVIL WAR PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX
Original pistol cartridge box with clean leather and tight seams to hold Army size (.44 cal.) cartridge packs. Likely unissued. Outer flap remains supple. Light crazing overall. A script “US”… (1256-27). Learn More »
EARLY AMERICAN CARTRIDGE BOX WITH BELT, BUCKLE, BAYONET AND SCABBARD
This is a very nice early, American-made, set of infantry or militia accoutrements. Set consists of a cartridge box on a waist belt with a sheet brass buckle and a bayonet with scabbard and belt frog… (401-45). Learn More »
$950.00
Originally $1,750.00
US CAVALRY MANN’S PATENT CARTRIDGE BOX EX-LEES HQ MUSEUM
The Mary Thompson house at Gettysburg, used by Lee as his headquarters at Gettysburg, was recognized by its owner in the 1890s as a valuable battlefield relic, perhaps a particular attraction for… (224-750). Learn More »
PATTERN 1861 CARTIDGE BOX WITH SLING AND BOTH PLATES
Box is for carrying the .58 caliber cartridge. Outer flap is in excellent condition. The leather surface is very smooth and mostly clean with some minor edge wear. The remains of the broken latch tab… (2023-1367). Learn More »
$1,295.00
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MINT CIVIL WAR CAP BOX BY REUBEN NECE WITH INSPECTOR STAMP, WOOL AND PICK
This is a great example of a Federal cap box in pretty much new condition, as it would have come out of the crate for issue. The black finish is superb, with strong color and no flaking. Seams are… (1216-94). Learn More »
NICE U.S. PATTERN 1864 INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX
Pattern 1864 US cartridge box in good condition. The outer flap is boldly embossed “US” in the center and has a sub-inspector’s oval stamp on the lower, left corner. There is some light crazing… (490-6255). Learn More »
VERY GOOD CONFEDERATE CAP BOX
This Confederate cap box shows the maker was imitating to some degree the US pattern that came into use in early 1862, having a contoured, one-piece cover with integral latch tab extension fastening… (1130-03). Learn More »
SCARCE MERRILL CARTRIDGE BOX
This is a scarce Merrill cartridge box supplied by the company to the US government along with its rifles and carbines during the Civil War. Paul Johnson believed they were delivered with all carbines… (490-5258). Learn More »
VERY NICE US MAKER MARKED & INSPECTED PATTERN 1864 CARTRIDGE BOX WITH REPRODUCTION SLING
Cartridge box is the Pattern of July 1864, Type 2 for .58 elongated ball cartridges. The leather on the box is excellent showing only minor surface wear. The exterior flap has a strongly embossed… (1205-07). Learn More »
US CIVIL WAR LEATHER PERCUSSION CAP BOX MARKED “PHILADELPHIA HOME GUARD”
Box is in good used condition. Outer flap is shield shaped with latch tab sewn to the underside of the flap. Leather surface shows some moderate wear from use, storage, and age. Tab is solid. Clearly… (490-5566). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE PERCUSSION CAP POUCH
This is a nice example of a Confederate-made percussion cap pouch. In good condition, this pouch looks much like its northern counterpart. The whole pouch is constructed of leather which has been… (1000-683). Learn More »
$715.00
Originally $895.00
CONFEDERATE MACON ARSENAL PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX
Box is rectangular in shape. It meas. approx. 4 5/16 long x 2.75 inches high x 1.00 inch wide. Outer flap is in good condition. The face of the flap is very nice but the top has heavy crazing and some… (1000-682). Learn More »
$2,800.00
Originally $3,500.00
US MODEL 1839 PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX WITH TIN INSERT
The leather on this box is in good condition. The outer flap shows scattered moderate surface crazing with a small Pattern 1839 oval US plate attached at center. The latch tab is sewn to the underside… (490-3649). Learn More »
MAKER MARKED PATTERN 1839 RIFLEMAN’S CARTRIDGE BOX WITH SIGNS OF ALTERATION
The pattern 1839 rifleman’s cartridge box was meant to be suspended from the waistbelt and was produced with vertical loops only on the reverse. This box shows signs of having been altered to use… (490-5224). Learn More »
1840’S MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX
Leather box in very nice condition still contains its tin tubular insert. Exterior leather flap is in nice smooth pliable condition. It is decorated with three parallel tooled lines going diagonally… (2023-281). Learn More »
CLASSIC CONFEDERATE INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX IN VERY GOOD CONDITION - WITH INITIALS "WVT"
They don’t get much more “Johnny Reb” than this cartridge box, which has the additional allure of a set of soldier’s initials, “W V T” lightly, but very legibly, carved into the outer… (766-1821). Learn More »
MINTY .54 CALIBER RIFLE CARTRIDGE BOX FROM ALLEGHENY ARSENAL
This leather cartridge box is in exceptional condition. The outer flap is clean and smooth with only the finest of crazing in the finish, mostly in the area of the top “hinge” area. Closing tab is… (490-3650). Learn More »
MANN’S PATTERN CARTRIDGE BOX BY C.S. STORMS
This medium-size cartridge box mimics the shape of the Mann’s patent box, but without all the associated straps. Made to hold unknown cartridges, but very likely for Sharps or some other… (490-3651). Learn More »
EARLY PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX 1830s-1840s
This is a nice example of an American militia cartridge box of the first half of the 19th century. Made of black leather, the flap was painted, likely to give it an easy to maintain shiny surface. The… (490-2793). Learn More »
EXPERIMENTAL CARTRIDGE BOX FOR 56-50 SPENCER AMMUNITION
Black bridle leather cartridge box that looks very much like a US Civil War issue cavalry carbine box. The shape of the body and the flap appear to be the same. It has both roller buckles and the… (490-2796). Learn More »
MAKER MARKED US MODEL 1841 RIFLEMAN’S CARTRIDGE BOX
The leather on this box is in fair condition and has been treated with a leather preservative that has left behind a sticky residue. The outer flap has a good bit of surface finish loss and is… (490-2795). Learn More »
US INDIAN WAR PERIOD FUSE OR FLARE BOX
This black saddle leather box began life as a Hagner Number 2 type cartridge box. The inside was altered by adding a wooden box Overall, the leather is in excellent condition. The exterior flap has a… (490-2800). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED GROUPING OF ARTIFACTS BELONGING TO PRIVATE JABEZ B. OLES 144th NY INFANTRY AND 1st NY ENGINEERS
This grouping comes from a respected central New York collection with an identification that is verbal, but trustworthy and includes the soldier’s regulation issue canteen with his initials… (480-178). Learn More »
$2,025.00
Originally $2,250.00
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CIVIL WAR IMPORT AUSTRIAN/PIEDMONT-SARDINIA/LIEGE MUSKETOON
This nice looking imported musketoon likely arrived in the U.S. courtesy of American purchasing agents scouring Europe for arms in 1861 and 1862. This is smoothbore, .70 caliber, with an overall length of 41 inches and a barrel measuring 27 7/8… (998-27). Learn More »
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