EXTREMELY RARE “TOMBSTONE” COWBOY CARTRIDGE BELT.

This beautiful cartridge belt made for 45 cal pistol or rifle cartridges is in beautiful condition with perfect maker’s mark boldly stamped on sewn tongue “PATTON & Co. TOMBSTONE”. JJ Patton was a saddler in Tombstone, located across the street from the OK Corral at the time of the famous fight in 1881 and any of his marked cowboy leather is quite rare and desirable especially in such beautiful, presentable condition as this fine belt. Recognized as a leading Arizona saddler, Patton also partnered in a ranch with Milt Joyce of the Oriental Saloon and Milt’s bartender, “Buckskin” Frank Leslie, a known gunslinger. CONDITION: Belt is 3″ wide and 42″ including tongue and has 43 1-3/4″ cartridge loops that are in fine condition with most of their original polish with just minor scuffing on ends and minor crazing and crackling. Surface of this belt is superior to a vast majority of other Wild West era cartridge belts found. The tongue is also in very good condition where sewn and marked retaining most of its orig finish. The flexible 8″ end of tongue retains good color though crazed and crackled with some scuffing but no reductions. The patent leather Moroccan backing is sound and solid though worn and scuffed especially on edges and about 40% of orig stitching to belt is loose (this is easily restored). 4-50393 JS229 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1313

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	1313	$11,500.00	EXTREMELY RARE “TOMBSTONE” COWBOY CARTRIDGE BELT. This beautiful cartridge belt made for 45 cal pistol or rifle cartridges is in beautiful condition with perfect maker’s mark boldly stamped on sewn tongue “PATTON & Co. TOMBSTONE”. JJ Patton was a saddler in Tombstone, located across the street from the OK Corral at the time of the famous fight in 1881 and any of his marked cowboy leather is quite rare and desirable especially in such beautiful, presentable condition as this fine belt. Recognized as a leading Arizona saddler, Patton also partnered in a ranch with Milt Joyce of the Oriental Saloon and Milt’s bartender, “Buckskin” Frank Leslie, a known gunslinger. CONDITION: Belt is 3″ wide and 42″ including tongue and has 43 1-3/4″ cartridge loops that are in fine condition with most of their original polish with just minor scuffing on ends and minor crazing and crackling. Surface of this belt is superior to a vast majority of other Wild West era cartridge belts found. The tongue is also in very good condition where sewn and marked retaining most of its orig finish. The flexible 8″ end of tongue retains good color though crazed and crackled with some scuffing but no reductions. The patent leather Moroccan backing is sound and solid though worn and scuffed especially on edges and about 40% of orig stitching to belt is loose (this is easily restored). 4-50393 JS229 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1313 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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EXTREMELY RARE “TOMBSTONE” COWBOY CARTRIDGE BELT.