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2201
$780.00

LOT OF INDIAN WARS ACCOUTREMENTS. 1) 1890s Mill’s blue woven cartridge belt for .45-70 has thin cast “US” plate measuring approx 2-3/4″ x 3-1/8″. The belt has a number of brass grommets installed along its length. 2) Civil War black leather cap pouch with full flap and two belt loops on the reverse, stamped “E GAYLORD CHICOPEE MASS.” and bears a US ordnance inspector stamp on the front. Lacks the fleece lining. Issued to cav. during the Indian Wars to carry pistol cartridges. 3) 1872 Hagner No. 1 .50-70 cartridge box with 24 webbing loops inside, stamped on the reverse “No. 1” and embossed “US” in an oval on the front. On the reverse is a yoke type belt loop buttoned over the stud at the bottom. 4) 1872 Hagner cartridge box pattern No. 2. Originally made for .50-70 ammunition but this box converted ca. 1876 – 1877 to hold 24 .45-70 cartridges. Has had leather inserts placed in the loops to reduce their diameter. Embossed on the flap is “US” in an oval and stamped on the back is “No 2”. The flap has a closure tab buttoning to a brass stud affixed to the bottom of the box. Has two belt loops on the reverse. 5) Another Hagner No. 2 cartridge box with 24 webbing loops for .50-70 cartridges. This box reflects another method of conversion to .45 cal. by the addition of a leather strip just above the row of cartridges on the front of the box. Additionally the closure strap has been riveted to the bottom of the box and a brass stud has been installed on the flap. It is embossed “US” on the flap and stamped “No 2” on the reverse. It also has two leather loops for attachment to the waist belt. The No 2 box or pouch was issued to both cav. and inf, while the No 1 box was issued only to inf. CONDITION: All items are in very good to near excellent condition with only minor flaking to some of the exterior leather surfaces. All are good solid examples of their kind. 4-32471-1 4-32474, 4-32475 DM148 (1,000-1,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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