CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE BOX, CAP BOX ON ORIGINAL ROLLER BUCKLE BELT.

CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE BOX, CAP BOX ON ORIGINAL ROLLER BUCKLE BELT. This complete outfit for a Confederate rifleman is remarkable, quite unique for its completeness and totally untouched “attic” condition. Mounted onto a roller buckle belt, this originated in North Carolina many years ago, and we doubt a better one has ever surfaced. Cartridge box and cap box have classic Confederate features, including lead finials, rough hewn, sewn leather bodies, Cap box and cartridge box are clearly of the same manufacturer, having been made of the same gauge of leather, with the same sewing skills and same finish to leather edges. Cap box is in remarkable condition, still retaining the orig lamb’s wool. Cap box has classic single loop, and the cartridge box has the classic sewn double-loops, with no provision for over-the-shoulder strap. Cartridge box is fitted with a single tin which still exhibits most of its orig finish. Cartridge box also has about a 1″ maker’s cartouche with large letters “A.F.” stamped in lower left hand quadrant of front flap. Belt also is in excellent condition, having a forged roller buckle sewn onto the tongue of the belt. This is a remarkable rig that we doubt could ever be duplicated or upgraded. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “This complete outfit for a Confederate rifleman is remarkable, quite possibly unique for its completeness and its totally untouched condition. Mounted on the original belt with roller buckle are the matching cartridge box and cap box, both clearly of Confederate manufacture. The finial of each is made of lead and the dark rust brown leather is almost 3/8” thick. The cartridge box has only belt loops for a waist belt and no provision for an over-the-shoulder sling to be attached. The simply made belt with roller buckle is also as classic a Confederate infantryman’s belt as any could be.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel CONDITION: All leather is very sound. Surfaces on all pieces have mottling, some flaking, and are scuffed at high areas. Tabs on both boxes are worn and a bit fragile, but sound and still attached. 4-31421 JS42 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1181	$13,800.00	CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE BOX, CAP BOX ON ORIGINAL ROLLER BUCKLE BELT. This complete outfit for a Confederate rifleman is remarkable, quite unique for its completeness and totally untouched “attic” condition. Mounted onto a roller buckle belt, this originated in North Carolina many years ago, and we doubt a better one has ever surfaced. Cartridge box and cap box have classic Confederate features, including lead finials, rough hewn, sewn leather bodies, Cap box and cartridge box are clearly of the same manufacturer, having been made of the same gauge of leather, with the same sewing skills and same finish to leather edges. Cap box is in remarkable condition, still retaining the orig lamb’s wool. Cap box has classic single loop, and the cartridge box has the classic sewn double-loops, with no provision for over-the-shoulder strap. Cartridge box is fitted with a single tin which still exhibits most of its orig finish. Cartridge box also has about a 1″ maker’s cartouche with large letters “A.F.” stamped in lower left hand quadrant of front flap. Belt also is in excellent condition, having a forged roller buckle sewn onto the tongue of the belt. This is a remarkable rig that we doubt could ever be duplicated or upgraded. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “This complete outfit for a Confederate rifleman is remarkable, quite possibly unique for its completeness and its totally untouched condition. Mounted on the original belt with roller buckle are the matching cartridge box and cap box, both clearly of Confederate manufacture. The finial of each is made of lead and the dark rust brown leather is almost 3/8” thick. The cartridge box has only belt loops for a waist belt and no provision for an over-the-shoulder sling to be attached. The simply made belt with roller buckle is also as classic a Confederate infantryman’s belt as any could be.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel CONDITION: All leather is very sound. Surfaces on all pieces have mottling, some flaking, and are scuffed at high areas. Tabs on both boxes are worn and a bit fragile, but sound and still attached. 4-31421 JS42 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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