LOT OF TWO MILITARY CANVAS BAGS.

LOT OF TWO MILITARY CANVAS BAGS. 1) Model 1874 clothing bag with plain cover marked “U.S. RECRUIT” Bag consists of a large cargo pocket and a smaller pocket sewn to the front of the bag and fastened with a leather strap and eagle button for holding ammunition. This bag represents a modified bag of the late 1870s as it retains all of its orig black leather chapes and brass buckles but has a plain cover with two leather closure straps. Attached to the bag is a detachable webbing shoulder sling 1-1/2″ wide with a brass Chambers buckle. The inside of the flap is marked “U.S. WATERVLIET ARSENAL”. 2) Khaki canvas haversack measuring approx 10-1/2″ x 13-1/2″ with a full flap marked “U.S.” as well as a unit stamp consisting of crossed sabers with “2” above and “B” below and the number “3 5”. It has a leather shoulder sling measuring approx 2″ wide at the middle and attaching to the bag by brass hooks. The inside of the flap is marked “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL 1903”. CONDITION: Condition of both bags is good to very good, both showing spots and soiling, but no other significant damage. 4-32491 DM105 (200-400)

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
	2235	$115.00	LOT OF TWO MILITARY CANVAS BAGS. 1) Model 1874 clothing bag with plain cover marked “U.S. RECRUIT” Bag consists of a large cargo pocket and a smaller pocket sewn to the front of the bag and fastened with a leather strap and eagle button for holding ammunition. This bag represents a modified bag of the late 1870s as it retains all of its orig black leather chapes and brass buckles but has a plain cover with two leather closure straps. Attached to the bag is a detachable webbing shoulder sling 1-1/2″ wide with a brass Chambers buckle. The inside of the flap is marked “U.S. WATERVLIET ARSENAL”. 2) Khaki canvas haversack measuring approx 10-1/2″ x 13-1/2″ with a full flap marked “U.S.” as well as a unit stamp consisting of crossed sabers with “2” above and “B” below and the number “3 5”. It has a leather shoulder sling measuring approx 2″ wide at the middle and attaching to the bag by brass hooks. The inside of the flap is marked “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL 1903”. CONDITION: Condition of both bags is good to very good, both showing spots and soiling, but no other significant damage. 4-32491 DM105 (200-400) 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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