1876 PATTERN US ARMY CARTRIDGE BELT

1876 PATTERN US ARMY CARTRIDGE BELT Brown canvas covered leather belt, 2-1/2″ wide, with 54 loops for 45-70 ammunition, brown leather billet, and open framed brass buckle measuring 2-1/8″ x 2-3/8″ wide. Has 3 brass rings positioned at the left side for attaching equipment. Marked “WATERVLIET ARSENAL” and “A.R. SMITH” inspector. This is the 4th type, introduced May 1878 of this increasingly difficult to find belt. This type of belt was widely used by the troops on the western frontier. CONDITION: Overall this belt is in very good condition with some breaks in the canvas in the area of the equipment rings. 4-32483 DM1 (800-1,000)

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
	2196	$575.00	1876 PATTERN US ARMY CARTRIDGE BELT Brown canvas covered leather belt, 2-1/2″ wide, with 54 loops for 45-70 ammunition, brown leather billet, and open framed brass buckle measuring 2-1/8″ x 2-3/8″ wide. Has 3 brass rings positioned at the left side for attaching equipment. Marked “WATERVLIET ARSENAL” and “A.R. SMITH” inspector. This is the 4th type, introduced May 1878 of this increasingly difficult to find belt. This type of belt was widely used by the troops on the western frontier. CONDITION: Overall this belt is in very good condition with some breaks in the canvas in the area of the equipment rings. 4-32483 DM1 (800-1,000) 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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