AMERICAN U.S. NAVY TROUSERS-POSSIBLY CIVIL WAR OR EARLY INDIAN WAR PERIOD.

AMERICAN U.S. NAVY TROUSERS-POSSIBLY CIVIL WAR OR EARLY INDIAN WAR PERIOD. A very nice large pair of U.S. Regulation Navy enlisted man’s trousers. Manufactured of medium dark blue wool kersey with a 38” waist and 35” inseam. They are constructed with and 11 button fall front-the buttons are small being unmarked and made of thermoplastic material (gutta percha). The waist band is applied separately having a sizing “V” insert at the back. The trousers are fully lined in unbleached polished cotton with interior reinforcements for the fall front buttons. At the interior waistband is a sewn tag with “38 x 35” in period ink. On the front side of the waist is a large stenciled “M” in black ink and a black stamped spread winged eagle (for which I am unable to determine authenticity). This rare pair of Navy trousers have the same characteristics as the regulations for the American Civil War period, however, they may date to a later period. CONDITION: Very good. There are no tears or holes evident. The bottom of the trousers has been hemmed, however, it doesn’t appear as if any material was removed-just turned up and sewn. A very rare pair of American U.S. Navy pants for the sophisticated collector. 4-49199 CW (1,000-1,800)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003

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
	547	$460.00	AMERICAN U.S. NAVY TROUSERS-POSSIBLY CIVIL WAR OR EARLY INDIAN WAR PERIOD. A very nice large pair of U.S. Regulation Navy enlisted man’s trousers. Manufactured of medium dark blue wool kersey with a 38” waist and 35” inseam. They are constructed with and 11 button fall front-the buttons are small being unmarked and made of thermoplastic material (gutta percha). The waist band is applied separately having a sizing “V” insert at the back. The trousers are fully lined in unbleached polished cotton with interior reinforcements for the fall front buttons. At the interior waistband is a sewn tag with “38 x 35” in period ink. On the front side of the waist is a large stenciled “M” in black ink and a black stamped spread winged eagle (for which I am unable to determine authenticity). This rare pair of Navy trousers have the same characteristics as the regulations for the American Civil War period, however, they may date to a later period. CONDITION: Very good. There are no tears or holes evident. The bottom of the trousers has been hemmed, however, it doesn’t appear as if any material was removed-just turned up and sewn. A very rare pair of American U.S. Navy pants for the sophisticated collector. 4-49199 CW (1,000-1,800) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003 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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