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EXCEPTIONALLY RARE BERDAN SHARPSHOOTER CARTRIDGE BOX
Berdan's Sharpshooters of 1862 and beyond issued this Infantry style cartridge box to accommodate the custom breechloading Sharps Rifles used by the 1st and 2nd United States Sharpshooters. This box… (490-7145). Learn More »
$3,750.00
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P1861 CARTRIDGE BOX – LONGLEY AND CO. 1862
This very nice cartridge box is a pattern of 1861, designed to support the armament of the .58 rifle muskets in widespread use by the US military during the Civil War. Medium sized plates were most… (286-1265). Learn More »
$795.00
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US MAKER MARKED INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX SLING: GETTYSBURG SHIELDS MUSEUM
Field used US cartridge box sling recovered here at Gettysburg and once in the Shields Museum, which opened here in town in 1925 displaying relics picked up the battlefield and was in business until… (286-1135). Learn More »
$550.00
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EXCEEDINGLY RARE CIVIL WAR SPENCER RIFLE CARTRIDGE BOX – MAKER MARKED!
Great condition Civil War U.S. issue carbine cartridge box, meant to accommodate 56-50 Spencer cartridges. The box has supple leather with some crazing on the outer flap. The inside of the box is… (490-7132). Learn More »
$2,950.00
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EXCELLENT EARLY CIVIL WAR CAP POUCH – MAKER MARKED!
This lovely early style cap pouch was ubiquitous among US infantry soldiers. Holding the essential percussion caps for the operation of the rifle or musket. The exterior shows light crazing, but all… (490-7139). Learn More »
$450.00
SOLD
GREAT CONDITION P1861 .69 CALIBER CARTIDGE BOX WITH PLATE AND TINS – INITIALED!
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… (490-7147). 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 »
VERY INTERESTING CIRCA 1800 “BELLY BOX” WITH SEVERAL CARTRIDGES
This is the style of cartridge box as worn by “Light” troops and militias throughout the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 and later. It was very simple and rugged in design. It consisted of a… (844-50). Learn More »
$795.00
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WHITE BUFF CARTRIDGE BOX SLING
This white buff leather cartridge box sling is rather long, one-piece, about 68” overall with the belt portion 2 5/16 inches wide and about 57 ½ inches long, the remainder of the length being in… (2024-1340). 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 »
MEXICAN WAR ERA US FRANKFORD ARSENAL MARKED WHITE BUFF CARTRIDGE BOX SLING
This the regulation cartridge box sling in the U.S. army until 1851 when accouterment belts shifted to black and many of these were simply dyed to conform to the new regulations. This one luckily… (2024-2096). Learn More »
$495.00
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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 »
U.S. WHITE BUFF CARTRIDGE BOX SLING WITH PLATE, US ARMY 1839 THROUGH MEXICAN WAR TO 1851 AND SOME EARLY CIVIL WAR STATE VOLUNTEERS
This is an excellent example of the regulation US sling used on the M1839 infantry cartridge box and that still shows up on some early Civil War state troops. The sling has a pleasing light, cream… (2024-1342). Learn More »
$750.00
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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 »
CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH
This is a Civil War-era percussion cap pouch. This early pattern has the closing tab as a separate piece sewn to the outer flap. This latch tab is unbroken. The interior is clean and the inner flap… (1256-20). Learn More »
$135.00
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CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CAP POUCH
This is a Civil War-era percussion cap pouch. This early pattern has the closing tab as a separate piece sewn to the outer flap. This latch tab is unbroken. The interior is clean and the inner flap… (1256-21). 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 »
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 »
US CIVIL WAR PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX
The leather on this box is in overall good condition. The outer flap shows only light wear and moderate surface finish loss at top. Latch tab shows wear but is solid and attached by arched stitching… (1179-526). Learn More »
$115.00
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CONFEDERATE CAP BOX
This Confederate cap box has some elements in common with its Yankee counterparts, but also shows some typically southern cost-saving measures. Much like the standard U.S. pattern introduced early in… (1213-01). 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
MASSACHUSETTS IMPORTED BRITISH “BALL BAG”
This is a scarce Civil War cartridge pouch that was used by the State of Massachusetts during the Civil War and occasionally seen in images of Massachusetts Infantrymen. This pouch is of English… (490-1685). Learn More »
$600.00
Originally $750.00
TIN FOR THE 1841 RIFLEMEN’S CARTRIDGE BOX
Hollow tin rectangle meas. approx. 5 7/8 long x 1.0 wide x 3 11/16 tall with a folded over top edge. Center is free of any dividers. Written in black marker on one side is “M1841 RIFLE” over… (490-2833). Learn More »
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 »
.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 »
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 outer flap is in good condition with a crinkly surface.… (33-246). Learn More »
NICE CONDITION LEATHER US CAP BOX WITH FAINT MAKER’S MARK
The leather on the outer flap is supple and in good condition. The latch tab is solid and shows only slight wear. The inner flap has both ears and a worn maker’s mark obscured by crazing. Interior… (M18538). Learn More »
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CDV OF LOUIS R. FRANCINE, 7TH NEW JERSEY INFANTRY, MORTALLY WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG
Image shows Francine in uniform. He wears a non-regulation coat with shoulder straps (Major or Lt. Colonel). Image is clear with good contrast. Mount has two small chips to border along top edge. Reverse has pencil identification. Photographer’s… (2021-1131). Learn More »
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